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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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1929 English FurnitureLondon: 1929A limited edition of this volume providing an account of the history of English furniture. -
1925 English Rooms and Their Decoration at a GlanceLondon: 1925A finely bound, two volume set of this work regarding the history of English home decor. From the library of socialite and patron of the arts, Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1944 Georgian Cabinet-MakersLondon: 1944A lovely first edition of this work concerning Georgian cabinet-makers, from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1934 Regency FurnitureLondon: 1934An uncommon first edition of this work regarding Regency style furniture, an excellent copy. -
1906 The Talbot J Taylor CollectionNew York and London: 1906Illustrated throughout and smartly bound, this work presents the decorative arts and furniture held in a remarkable Long Island home. -
c1912 Causeries on English PewterLondon: c1912A smart copy of this work on the history and evolution of English pewter, by Antonio de Navarro. -
1924 Thomas ChippendaleLondon: 1924A first edition study of furniture maker Thomas Chippendale, illustrated throughout with examples of his work. -
1908 Chats OnLondon: 1908-25A scarce collection of ten volumes from the illustrated 'Chats On' series for collectors by T. Fisher Unwin. -
c1890 The Home WorkshopLondon: c1890A rather handy illustrated guide to all things home construction related, bound in the smart original cloth. -
1897 The Art of The HouseLondon: 1897A scarce first edition guide to interior design in the late Victorian period, illustrated throughout. -
c1930 Borregaard White and Tinted Banks and BondsLondon: c1930Two volumes of colourful paper samples printed for Borregaard, a historical and reputable paper printer. -
1877 Art in Ornament and DressLondon: 1877A noted French art critic's guide to interior design, architecture and fashion. -
1924-7 The Dictionary of English FurnitureLondon; New York: 1924-7The first edition of this colourfully illustrated dictionary of the designs of furniture throughout English history, illustrated in colour. -
1959 W M Abbott and Co Reproduction AlbumYorkshire: 1959A scarce furniture catalogue produced by W M Abbott and Co of Yorkshire in 1959. This catalogue contains a variety of their reproduction furniture as well as the measurements of each piece. -
1845 A Series of Designs of Furniture and DecorationLondon: 1845A finely bound copy of this seldom complete series of designs by Henry Wood. A bright collection of hand-coloured interior drawings, which is extremely rare in such a lovely condition. -
1925 The Dictionary of English FurnitureLondon: 1925-1927The complete four volumes of Percy Macquoid's lavishly illustrated, leading survey of English furniture. -
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1859 Specimens of Ancient Wood-WorkLondon: 1859The first edition of this collection of etchings regarding ancient woodwork, by William Twopeny. Signed by him with a dedication to the front endpaper. -
1966 A History of British Carpets from the Introduction of the CraftLondon: 1966The second, revised and enlarged edition of this history of British Carpets. Written by authorities on the subject, this is a comprehensive study. -
1966 Adam and Hepplewhite furniture First edition Colour Illustrated MusgraveLondon: 1966A lovely first edition copy of this fascinating study of the furniture of Adam and Hepplewhite; written by the renowned authority on Georgian and Regency furniture, Clifford Musgrave. -
1989 American Furniture Bybee Collection Venable Clockman 1st Ed Dustwrapper IllustratedAustin: 1989A lovely first edition copy of this catalogue of the monumental Faith P. and Charles L. Bybee collection of eighteenth and early nineteenth century American Furniture, held the Dallas Museum of Art. -
1905 English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth Century Constance Simon IllusLondon : 1905A detailed study of furniture designers from the eighteenth century. Illustrated throughout, with sixty-one plates of photographs highlighting the various pieces discussed in the text. -
1983 3vols The Dictionary of English Furniture Macquoid Edwards Limited Ed IllustratedWoodbridge: 1983An uncommon and pleasing limited edition reprint copy of Ralph Edwards and Percy Macquoid's monumental and prolific dictionary of English furniture. -
1924 The Old-World House Herbert Cescinsky 1 Volume Only Illustrated 1stLondon: 1924The first edition of Herbert Cescinsky's extensive work on the furniture and decoration of old houses, illustrated throughout, held in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1904-1906 2vols History of English Furniture Oak Mahogany Macquoid 1st EdLondon: 1904-1906Two first edition volumes from Percy Macquoid's monumental and prolific history of English furniture, the first major survey of the subject which is an authoritative work to this day. -
1922 Alexander Kochs Handbuch Neuzeitlicher Wohnungs Kultur Illustrated DesignUnamed: 1922A wonderful example of this work of interior design, profusely illustrated throughout with examples of room designs. -
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1934 English Decorative Fabrics of the C16th-C18thBenfleet : 1934A fascinating study of 'English decorative Fabrics of the Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries' by the notable textile historian, Albert Frank Kendrick. -
1908 English Church Furniture J Charles Cox Alfred Harvey IllustratedLondon: 1908A collection of examples of furniture commonly found in parish churches across England. -
1830 The Cabinet-Maker's Guide Rules and Instructions G. A. Siddons ScarceSherwood: 1830A charming fifth edition copy of G. A. Siddons's guide to cabinet making. -
1938 A History of English Furniture Age of Mahogany Macquoid Colour IllustratedLondon: 1938The Age of Mahogany volume of Macquoid's beautifully illustrated history. -
1988 Russian Furniture The Golden Age 1780-1840 Cheneviere First Edition Illustrated ColourLondon: 1988A lovely first edition copy of Antoine Cheneviere's groundbreaking work on Russian furniture in the 'Golden Age', copiously illustrated with numerous photographs specially commissioned in the Soviet Union and never before seen in the West. -
1979 ANTIQUES French Furniture & Objets d'Art SOTHEBYMonaco : 1979An extensively illustrated First Edition auction catalogue from Sotheby's Monaco, with unclipped dustwrapper. -
c1920 Fine Furniture Colour Plates Interior DesignN/A: c1920A catalogue of twentieth-century furniture. -
1922 English Decoration and Furniture of the Later XVIIIth Century M JourdainLondon : 1922An extensive examination of furniture decoration and interior design from Margaret Jourdain. -
1924 2 vol Old World HOUSE FURNITURE H. CESCINSKY 1stLondon: 1942A first edition of this richly illustrated work on the furnishing and decoration of old houses. -
1927 The Dictionary of English Furniture Illus Macquoid and Edwards Vol III 1stLondon : 1927A first edition of this work on English furniture.