A Field Guide to Antique Furniture

A Field Guide to Antique Furniture
Author: Peter Philp
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1992
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780395597002

Utilizes explanatory diagrams and expert information to study the style, material, construction, decoration, finish, and relative value of all types of furniture dating from the late Middle Ages to 1940.

Explorer's Guide Berkshire: A Great Destination (Eighth Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)

Explorer's Guide Berkshire: A Great Destination (Eighth Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)
Author: Lauren R. Stevens
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2006-06-05
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581579969

A fully-updated eighth edition to the guidebook that launched the Great Destinations series. A rich cultural landscape has grown from the natural splendor of the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, making it a favorite place for travelers of all types. This all-new edition of the original guide to the Berkshires includes information on history, transportation, accommodations, dining, arts, spa retreats, outdoor recreation, and shopping. It covers every corner of the Berkshires, from Great Barrington and Sheffield in the South to the northern towns of Williamstown and North Adamshome of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Stay at the legendary Red Lion Inn and enjoy an evening of classical music at Tanglewood. Spend a night at a reasonably-priced B&B after a day of hiking the trails of Mt. Greylock. Experience a weekend retreat at the world-famous Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. With helpful maps and lodging and dining indexes to aid you, you won't find a more complete guide to the Berkshires.

English Furniture - A History and Guide

English Furniture - A History and Guide
Author: John Gloag
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2013-01-10
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1447486579

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the vibrant history of English furniture, with information on early its development, famous styles, popularity, manufacturing techniques, materials, and many other related aspects. A fascinating and comprehensive treatise, “English Furniture - A History and Guide” will be of considerable utility to antiques dealers, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “The Historical Background of Design 1500-1700”, “The Historical Background of Design 1700-1934”, “Furniture Design Under the Wood Workers 1500 1660”, “Furniture Design Under Fashion, 1660-1730”, “Furniture Design Under the Architects 1730-1830”, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.