The Antiques Book of American Interiors

The Antiques Book of American Interiors
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1980
Genre: Antiques
ISBN:

In the history of American architecture, the houses of the Colonial and Federal periods are considered to be, without question, the height of harmonious design and elegance. "American Interiors", in a book as stylish as its subject, brings together the most unique and beautiful houses of these periods.

Field Guide to American Antique Furniture

Field Guide to American Antique Furniture
Author: Joseph T. Butler
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1985
Genre: Antiques
ISBN: 9780805001242

Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.

American Furniture of the 18th Century

American Furniture of the 18th Century
Author: Jeffrey P. Greene
Publisher: Taunton
Total Pages: 311
Release: 1996
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9781561581047

The history and construction of 18th century American furniture is examined in this critical evaluation that looks at the topic both from an aesthetic and technical point of view

Beautiful

Beautiful
Author: Mark D. Sikes
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2016-09-20
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 0847848922

This New York Times bestselling book from interior designer Mark D. Sikes is a celebration of American style today, showcasing chic and accessible ideas for every home. Modern and unfussy, Mark D. Sikes’s interiors are classic takes on California indoor/outdoor living, with natural fibers and crisp coloration, informed and influenced by the fashion world where he began his career. In eight chapters, he explores approachable, stylish looks, from "Blue and White Forever," which features indigos, stripes, batiks, and wicker in casual rooms such as porches and pool houses; to "Timeless Neutrals," presenting semiformal rooms filled with chinoiserie, gilt, glass, mirrors, banquettes, and French chairs; to "Garden Greens," featuring happy, casual family rooms and kitchens inspired by the garden with treillage woodwork, rattan, and cotton. There are also "Beautiful Brights," colorful rooms that are eclectic, layered, and fun, with chintz, florals, and Middle Eastern influences; and "Sun Faded Hues," rustic coastal rooms with weathered fabrics and furniture. Each chapter presents light-filled images of the designer’s looks and offers the reader inspiration and advice. As famed film director Nancy Meyers writes in the book’s foreword, this is a book that shows design lovers "how classic can look fresh, how style and comfort go hand-in-hand."