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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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c1926 Decoration EgeenneParis: c1926Illustrated with forty-two plates, this is a bright copy of this beautiful early twentieth century study of Aegean art. -
1924 Decoration HindoueParis: 1924Illustrated with forty-eight plates, this is a smart first edition of Maurice Dupont's beautiful early twentieth century study of Indian art. -
1859-1862 The Mason's, Bricklayer's, Plasterer's and Decorator's Practical GuideLondon: 1859-1862A very scarce illustrated mid nineteenth century guide to practical home design and decoration. -
1953 A Directory of Antique FurnitureNew York : 1953A smart directory of European and American antique furniture, with numerous photographs throughout. -
1912 History of Sheffield Plate being an account of the Origin, Growth, and Decay of the Industry and of the Antique Silver and White or Britannia Metal TradeLondon : 1912An incredibly extensive volume on the history of Old Sheffield Plate and Antique Silver which is richly illustrated throughout. -
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1981 White Dial Clocks The Complete GuideNewton Abbot: 1981A stunning copy of this complete guide to White Dial Clocks, with photographs throughout. -
1925 Spode and His Successors A History of the Pottery Stoke-On-Trent 1765-1865London : 1925A stunning volume on the beautiful pottery of Josiah Spode and his successors, with colour plates and illustrations throughout. -
1900 English Furniture, Decoration, Woodwork & Allied Arts during the last half of the Seventeenth Century, the whole of the Eighteenth Century, and the earlier part of the NineteenthLondon : 1900A wonderful and comprehensive volume on furniture design, decoration and woodwork from the seventeenth century until the early nineteenth century, richly illustrated throughout. -
1897 The Chippendale Period in English FurnitureLondon : 1897A richly illustrated first edition copy of this work on the Chippendale Period in English Furniture. -
1882-1902 Pamphlets Regarding CeramicsVarious: 1882-1902A unique compilation of late nineteenth-century archaeological pamphlets and articles, many of which are inscribed by the authors to noted archaeologist Alexander Stuart Murray. -
1915 Ancient Interiors in BelgiumLondon: 1915A beautifully illustrated architectural work on the history of interiors in Belgium, part of a limited edition publication of only two hundred copies. -
1920 Modern Practical CarpentryLondon: 1920A very smart copy of the second edition of this extensive and practical early twentieth century guide to carpentry, illustrated throughout and with a wealth of folding plates. -
1911-1912 4 Vols Little Books About Old FurnitureLondon : 1911-1912A scarce four volume set of Little Books About Old Furniture, with illustrations throughout. -
1914 Grinling Gibbons' Carvings in Saint Paul's CathedralLondon: 1914A beautifully illustrated collection of plates showcasing Grinling Gibbons' woodcarvings in St. Paul's Cathedral, the personal copy of Sir Alexander Colin Cole, Garter Principal King of Arms. -
1978 Rugs and Carpets of the WorldLondon: 1978The first edition of this brightly illustrated work on rugs and carpets from around the world, in the original dust wrapper and slipcase. -
1981 The Silversmiths of Birmingham and Their MarksLondon: 1981An excellent first edition of this major work on the history of British silversmithing, complete with its original clipped dust wrapper. -
1961 Regency Furniture 1800-1830London: 1961A near fine copy of this fascinating work on the history of regency furniture in England, illustration throughout. -
1958 Fireplaces by Bratt ColbranLondon: 1958A very scarce 1958 fireplace catalogue, complete with photographs and prices. -
1966 Furniture in the Ancient World: Origins & Evolution 3100-475 B.C.London: 1966A wonderfully illustrated work on the furniture of the ancient world, written by Hollis S. Baker with an introduction by designer Gordon Russell, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1978 500 Jahre GlaskunstZurich: 1978A fascinating and beautifully illustrated work on the Biemann Collection of German glasswork, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1962 Georgian Cabinet Makers c. 1700-1800London : 1962A stunning new and revised edition of Georgian Cabinet Makers written by one the leading authorities on the subject, with many illustrations. -
1961 Nineteenth Century British GlassLondon: 1961A near fine copy of this illustrated work on the history of British nineteenth-century glass and glass-making, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1902-04 The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-Maker: A Complete GuideLondon: 1902-04A beautifully illustrated guide to architecture and all of its practical applications, covering a range of subjects such as wood-working, cabinet making, as well as building law. With Talwin Morris bindings in his signature decorative style. -
1903 Illustrated History of FurnitureLondon and New York: 1903A later impression of Frederick Litchfield's delightfully illustrated history of furniture, illustrated throughout. -
1935 A Survey of British Industrial ArtsBenfleet: 1935An illustrated first edition 1935 survey of British art styles in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the realm of furniture, metalwork, and pottery. -
1880 Les Oeuvres de Bernard Palissy, Publiees d'Apres Les Textes OriginauxParis: 1880A lovely copy of the compiled works of sixteenth-century French Huguenot potter, Bernard Palissy, sumptuously bound in full morocco by Morrell. -
1978 The Life and Work of Thomas ChippendaleLondon: 1978A fascinating examination of Thomas Chippendale's world renowned furniture of the eighteenth century, illustrated with examples of his work throughout. -
1906 The Oriental Rug a Monograph on Eastern Rugs and Carpets, Saddle-Bags, Mats & PillowsNew York: 1906An interesting study into the appreciation of oriental rugs, a thorough exploration with colour plates. -
1969 English Barometers 1680-1860 A History of Domestic Barometers and Their MakersLondon: 1969A first edition copy of this profusely illustrated work on English barometers from 1680 to 1860, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1913 The Practical Book of Oriental RugsLondon: 1913A fourth, new and enlarged edition of this fascinating early twentieth-century work on oriental rugs, fully illustrated with coloured plates. -
1913 The Practical Book of Oriental RugsLondon: 1913A third, new and enlarged edition of this fascinating early twentieth-century work on oriental rugs, fully illustrated with coloured plates. -
1925 Oriental Rugs, Antique and ModernLondon: 1925A brightly illustrated and impressively detailed and informative guide to the Oriental rug. -
1978 Rugs and Carpets of the WorldLondon: 1978A vibrantly illustrated study of the history of the rug around the globe and in different cultures. -
1892 The Holy Carpet of the Mosque at ArdebilLondon: 1892A very scarce first edition work by Edward Stebbing on the impressive Ardabil Carpet. -
1949 Le Tapis; The RugParis: 1949A first edition study of oriental rugs, illustrated throughout and with numerous topped in colour plates. -
1989 British Antique Furniture: Price Guide and Reasons for ValuesSuffolk: 1989An excellent copy of this important guide to the process of collecting antique furniture, providing readers with a detailed commentary on value and price.