Showcases period styles from the 1640s to the mid-nineteenth century. Sumptuously illustrated. Contains the finest examples of the seating, tables, and bedsteads of this period. Each piece is evaluated and placed in historical perspective.

Blends social, historical, and artistic perspectives to examine the stylistic development of American furniture through distinct periods from the colonial era to 1980

Product Description: Contents: Style and Structure in the Joinery of Dedham and Medfield, Massachusetts, 1635-1685 / Robert Blair St. George -- Wallace Nutting: Collector and Entrepreneur / William L. Dulaney -- Furniture in Philadelphia: The First Fifty Years / Cathryn J...read more

Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work...read more

Highlighted with nearly two thousand illustrations, this antique furniture identification guide encompasses all periods, styles, and forms of American furniture, from the seventeenth to early twentieth centuries

This antique furniture identification guide encompasses all periods, styles, and forms of American furniture, from the seventeenth to early twentieth centuries

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Shows examples of American furniture that experimented with new materials or techniques, or was designed for its comfort, portability, or multiple uses

Product Description: American furniture treasures from 1620-1840. An anthology with photographs, measured drawings & eclectic discussions. Intended to serve as a history of furniture.

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This beautiful collection of photographs recaptures the history of American home interiors. Filling almost every page are vivid pictures of historic rooms from across the country accompanied by enlightening descriptions. Perfect for historians, designers, or anyone interested in a view of the past.

A history of American furniture from colonial times to the nineteenth century examines the development of the furniture industry, regional styles, and the evaluation of furniture's authenticity and quality

Product Description: A new book in the Warman’s line, Warman’s Furniture Price Guide, is for anyone who ever buys or inherits a piece of furniture and wants to begin researching its style and value. Arranged by furniture form, readers can quickly turn to the appropriate section and look through any of the hundreds of photographs to find something comparable...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)