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Furniture
Welcome to the history of furniture. We have for you here a fine selection of works on furniture from many periods. of course our best selection is English Furniture. Though this includes design influences from around the world. Together with a decent collection of the main titles on Furniture we also have a selection of rather rare works, some having not been seen at auction or in commerce for many years.
As ever, if you have any questions on our Furniture books or you can't see what you are looking for, please do feel free to get in touch. We hare here to help and always happy to hear from you.
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1870 The Bath Ecritoire and its Historical PicturesBath: 1870Sir Jerom Murch's very scarce work detailing the ecritoire given by the Ladies of Bath to the Princess of Wales on the occasion of her wedding. -
1879 Wentzel Jamitsers Entwurfe zu Prachtgefassen in Silber und GoldBerlin: 1879A very scarce work consisting of lithographic plates of the silver and gold vessels made by Viennese goldsmith and artist Wenzel Jamnitzer. -
1921-23 Die Raumkunst Wohnungskultur Und MobelStuttgart: 1921-23Two volumes of illustrated work on art, design and furniture in the home by Frida Schottmuller and Wilhelm Kurth. -
c1927 Lamps, Shades, MirrorsLondon: 1927A copy of this unique very scarce illustrated catalogue of lamps with text on the psychology of colour by Isobel Savory. -
1920 A Catalogue of Furniture, Pictures, Tapestries, Enamels, China, ect. at Quenby HallLondon: 1920A very scarce 1921 auction catalogue from Quenby Hall. -
1949 Furnishing to Fit the FamilyLondon: 1949A scarce reprinted edition of this delightful guide to furnishing a house to fit a family, with illustrations. -
1949 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1949London: 1949A 1949 British annual of international furniture and decorative art, with numerous photographs throughout. -
1948 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1943-1948London: 1948A profusely illustrated British annual of international furniture and decoration for the years 1943 to 1948. -
1887 4vols Dictionnaire de l'Ameublement et de la Decoration: Depuis le XIIIe siecle jusqu'a nos joursParis: 1887A dictionary of French decorative arts, complete in four volumes, all smartly rebound. -
c1901 Encyclopedie du MeubleUnknown: c1901-09A very scarce set of two large volumes illustrative of French furniture from the fifteenth to the twentieth century. -
c1938-1968 4 vols Furniture AdvertsLondon, Bristol, Kilburn : c1938-1968A collection of four furniture advertisements. -
1918 Decorative Textiles: An Illustrated Book on Coverings for Furniture, etc.Philadelphia: 1918A beautifully illustrated limited edition of this work on decorative textiles. -
1952 Modern Cabinet Work Furniture and FitmentsLondon : 1952A sixth edition copy of this work on modern cabinet work and furniture, with plates. -
1841-1848 Studies from Old English MansionsLondon: 1841-1848The complete four volume set of C. J. Richardson's beautifully illustrated study of Old English houses, and their contents. -
1877 Household Elegancies: Suggestions in Household Art and Tasteful Home DecorationsNew York: 1877In this illustrated volume, C. S. Jones instructs readers on how to make their homes more ornamental. -
1948 Regency Furniture 1795-1820London and New York: 1948The second enlarged edition of this work on regency furniture with illustrations and in the original dust wrapper. -
1908 In English Homes: The Internal Character, Furniture, & Adornments of Some of the Most Notable Houses of EnglandLondon: 1908A beautiful copy of this richly illustrated volume exploring the interior design of stately English homes. -
1924 The Dictionary of English FurnitureLondon: 1924-27Large three volume dictionary of English furniture from the Middle Ages, adorned with numerous illustrations including many coloured plates. -
1906 Useful Details in Several StylesLondon: 1906The very scarce 1906 edition of this illustrated book of furniture design by Herbert E Binstead. -
1890 From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young HouseholdersLondon: 1890The seventh edition of this insightful 19th century guide to furnishing a new home, and domestic management, for young householders. -
1975 The Art of the Silversmith in MexicoNew York: 1975An interesting work on the history and art of Mexican silverware, with numerous plates throughout. -
1998 Masterpieces of English Furniture The Gerstenfeld CollectionLondon : 1998A stunning first edition copy of this richly illustrated volume on the Gerstenfeld furniture collection. -
1989 The Cottage Orne CollectionNot Stated: 1989A striking wallpaper and fabric sample catalogue by Brunschwig & Fils, a beautiful and colourful volume. -
1897 The Chippendale Period in English FurnitureLondon and New York: 1897The first edition of this beautifully illustrated collection of furniture designs from the Chippendale period. -
1847 Instrumenta EcclesiasticaLondon: 1847A collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories collated by the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society. -
1887 Ornamental Interiors Ancient & ModernLondon: 1887A very scarce work by John Moyr Smith, exploring many different examples and the history of ornamental interiors, illustrated throughout. -
1902 Furniture of the Olden TimeNew York: 1902A first edition of this illustrated study on the history of furniture. -
1904-1908 4 Vols A History of English FurnitureLondon : 1904-1908A complete four volume set of this richly illustrated and comprehensive history of English furniture. -
1907 An Account of the Roman Antiquities Preserved in the Museum at Chesters NorthumberlandLondon : 1907A fascinating volume of the Roman antiquities found at the Roman Fort, Chesters, richly illustrated. -
1905 English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1905A beautifully illustrated and detailed edition of this work following the history of English furniture. -
1930 Modern English FurnitureLondon: 1930The first edition of J. C. Rogers's 1930 study of English furniture, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1977 English Barometers 1680-1860Suffolk: 1977A new and revised edition of this profusely illustrated work on English barometers from 1680 to 1860, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1852 The Art-JournalLondon: 1852A beautifully illustrated guide to art history and theory in handsome half leather binding. -
1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915The very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates. -
1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915A wonderful example of the very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates. -
1938 Constructive MetalworkLondon: 1938The very scarce first edition of this book on metal work from the early twentieth century with illustrations.