The Colonial Style of American Furniture - From the Jacobean Period to Thomas Chippendale

This book contains a detailed treatise on 'colonial style' American furniture, including information on pieces from the Jacobean period to Thomas Chippendale. Complete with historical information, detailed descriptions and authentic photographs, this text constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in historical furniture from these periods and makes for a great addition to collections of antique furniture literature. The chapters of this book include: Jacobean or Stuart Period; William and Mary; American Furniture; Highboys, Lowboys, and Tables; Desks; Brasses; The Queen Anne ¿ Early Georgian Period; England Under Anne and Her Successors; The Colonies find Themselves; and more. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book here complete with an new introduction on the history of furniture.

Product details

• Authors: Edward Stratton Holloway
• Publisher: Iyer Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.01.2012
• EAN: 9781447443773
• ISBN: 978-1-4474-4377-3
• No. of pages: 132
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 177 g
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques