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How to date furniture, an easy reference guide, Trevor Yorke

Label
How to date furniture, an easy reference guide, Trevor Yorke
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
How to date furniture
Oclc number
1048130559
Responsibility statement
Trevor Yorke
Sub title
an easy reference guide
Summary
"This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life. The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s. It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and introduces significant furniture designers and their importance. There's also a look a how changes in English society and fashion resulted in the introduction of specific pieces. Do you love antique shows on TV? Would you like to know more about the furniture you see in antique shops and country houses? Then this book is for you."--Back cover
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