Old Oak Furniture (1907) - Couverture souple

Roe, Frederic Gordon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1166318834 ISBN 13 : 9781166318833

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Old Oak Furniture is a book written by Frederic Gordon Roe in 1907 that explores the history, craftsmanship, and beauty of oak furniture. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of oak furniture, ranging from its origins in medieval times to its resurgence in popularity during the Arts and Crafts movement. Roe delves into the technical aspects of oak furniture, discussing the different types of oak wood used, the various construction techniques employed, and the intricate designs and carvings that make each piece unique. He also examines the cultural significance of oak furniture, exploring the ways in which it was used and valued throughout history. Throughout the book, Roe includes numerous illustrations and photographs of oak furniture, showcasing the intricate details and craftsmanship of each piece. He also provides a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, Old Oak Furniture is a comprehensive and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history and artistry of furniture making.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: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1166318834
• ISBN 13: 9781166318833
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 356
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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