Measured Drawings of Early American Furniture

This antique book contains a collection of exquisite drawings of early American furniture. Complete with detailed descriptions and comments on history, popularity, and evolution, this book is sure to be of considerable value to those interested in antiquarian furniture. The chapters of this book include: 'American Furniture and its Makers', 'William Savery', 'Duncan Phyfe', 'Pendleton Sideboard', 'Two Small Tables', 'Bannister-Back Chair', 'Mahogany Mirror', 'Trestle-Footed Gate-Leg Table', 'Teakettle Stand', 'Mahogany Bureau-chest', 'Signer's Table', 'Pine Chest', 'Mahogany Sewing Table', 'High Chair', 'Maple Table', 'Eighteenth Century Mirror', and many more. We are proud to republish this book here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.

Product details

• Authors: Burl N. Osburn
• Publisher: Ind Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.10.2011
• EAN: 9781447436201
• ISBN: 978-1-4474-3620-1
• No. of pages: 88
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 123 g
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design