Adirondack Furniture and the Rustic Tradition [Paperback]

Craig Gilborn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

Now in Paperback "A virtual encyclopedia of the whimsy and imagination that inspired the rustic designs sometimes called twig furniture . . . a fascinating chronicle."

-Denver Post Published in 1987 to rave reviews and substantial sales, this bible of Adirondack rustic furniture-an essential resource for dealers, collectors, designers, and hobbyists-is now reissued in an affordable paperback format. The book illustrates over 300 of the finest pieces of this enormously popular style, from elaborate sideboards ornamented with twig mosaics to chairs and beds made of gnarled branches. To thumb through this book is to appreciate immediately why the Boston Globe declared it Aa wonderful present for anyone interested in the rustic look or for those furnishing a vacation home." CRAIG GILBORN received the Charles F. Montgomery Award from the Decorative Arts Society of America for Adirondack Furniture and the Rustic Tradition. For 20 years he was director of the Adirondack Museum, and he was founding director of the Delaware State Arts Council. He and his wife live in Danby-Mt. Tabor, Vermont. 374 illustrations, 51 in full color, 85/8 x 111/2"

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Toward the end of the 19th century, some of America's wealthy families sought refuge from the pressures of urban life by summering in handsomely appointed lodges in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The furniture they used was in the centuries-old rustic tradition that exploited the contour and form of wood in its natural state; the result blended seemingly contradictory desires for wilderness and for comfort. The scholarly text testifies to its author's considerable knowledge, but the most arresting feature is the handsome depiction of some of the most "fantastic," yet elegant, furniture forms imaginable. Highly recommended. Kathleen Eagen Johnson, Historic Hudson Valley, Tarrytown, New York
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810929163
• ISBN-13: 978-0810929166
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,324,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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