Old Oak Furniture (1907) - Couverture rigide

Roe, Frederic Gordon

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1120088070 ISBN 13 : 9781120088079

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Old Oak Furniture is a book written by Frederic Gordon Roe and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and characteristics of oak furniture, from its origins in medieval times to the 17th and 18th centuries. The book covers the various styles of oak furniture, including Gothic, Renaissance, Jacobean, and Queen Anne. It also discusses the different types of oak used in furniture making, such as English, French, and Flemish oak. The author provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various pieces of oak furniture, including chairs, tables, chests, and cabinets. He also discusses the techniques used in the manufacture of oak furniture, such as carving, turning, and joinery. Old Oak Furniture is a valuable resource for collectors, antique dealers, and anyone interested in the history and craftsmanship of oak furniture. The book is well-written and informative, with beautiful illustrations that showcase the beauty and elegance of oak furniture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

OiNTENTS CHAPTER I)AGE LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS yii PREFACE -xi I. INTRODUCTORY THE CULT OF OAK-COLLECTING I II. ARCHAIC RARITIES 5III. THE GOTHIC STYLES -13 IV. THE RENAISSANCE AND AFTER 32 V. OAKEN CHAIRS AND STOOLS FROM THE THIRTEENTH CENTURY TO THE RENAISSANCE -54 VI. OAKEN CHAIRS AND STOOLS FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO THE END OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY 77 VII. COFFERS AND CHESTS FROM THE NORMAN TIMES TO THE RENAISSANCE -112 VIII. COFFERS AND CHESTS AFTER THE RENAISSANCE -139 IX. CUPBOARDS AND SIDEBOARDS -- 162 X. VARIETIES OF THE CUPBOARD :DRESSERS, DESKS -188 XI. SETTLES AND BENCHES -197 XII. TABLES AND FORMS -208 XIII. BEDSTEADS AND CRADLES -231 XIV. PANELLING AND FITTED FURNITURE -- 252 XV. FOREIGN INFLUENCES- -273 XVI. OLD FURNITURE WITH HIDING-PLACES -285 XVII. SOME VICISSITUDES OF OLD FURNITURE -295
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1120088070
• ISBN 13: 9781120088079
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 356
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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