The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture is an indispensable reference and collecting tool for novice and experienced collectors alike. Expertly researched, each of the 334 representative examples of chests, cupboards, desks, racks, stands and other pieces-from Federal to Colonial Revival to Mission to modern-are photographed in full color and accompanied by an authoritative description of the variations, materials, origin, and (if known) maker. Price listings and tips help both casual and serious collectors find great buys and identify valuable pieces. An extensive reference section includes a checklist for identifying styles, a discussion on construction and types of woods, an illustrated glossary, a list of public collections, tips for buying at auction and much, much more.
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Easy-to-use and brimming with color photographs, Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces is an indispensable guidebook for novice and experienced collectors alike. Featuring 334 representative examples-from Colonial, Chippendale and Victorian Revival pieces-this volume covers the entire range of American case furniture as well as other household items such as magazine racks, umbrella stands, mirrors, and tea carts.
Expertly researched, extensive captions describe the object, its materials and dimensions, where and when it was manufactured, background information on the maker, the genre of the piece, and tips for collectors. Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces also features a substantial reference section including, among other things, a checklist for identifying styles, a guide to furniture construction, and an extensive glossary, all illustrated with detailed line drawings. In addition, hints for buying at auction and an up-to-date price guide complete this invaluable volume.
Chests, Cupboards, Desks and Other Pieces is the companion volume to Tables, Chairs, Sofas, and Beds. Together, they cover the entire range of American furniture and are must-have reference books for anyone interested in antique furniture.
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This handy, authoritative guide contains over 300 premier examples of American case furniture-chests, cupboards, and desks-built from the seventeenth century to the mid-twentieth. From Federal, Chippendale and Empire styles to country, Mission and mid-century modern, this splendid array of furniture has been photographed, appraised, and categorized specifically for the collector. Each photograph is accompanied by an extensive caption that examines the maker, year of manufacture, materials of the piece, and hints for collectors such as the scarcity of the piece, demand, condition, and points to check before buying. An up-to-date price guide rounds out this indispensable guidebook.
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Chests, desks, cupboards, and other types of case furniture are incredibly varied, ranging from elaborately carved, handcrafted pieces to those that are plain and factory made, and from those fashioned during the Colonial era to those manufactured today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New England, Art Deco, New York, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, United States, Description Tall, Description Small, Comment These, Description Low, Description Massive, Art Nouveau, Comment Small, Description Rectangular, Gustav Stickley, Mississippi River, Description Dressing, Description Shallow, New Jersey, Description Hanging, Description Lift-top, Description Plain, Description Sideboard, Description Triangular, World War New!
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Chests, desks, cupboards, and other types of case furniture are incredibly varied, ranging from elaborately carved, handcrafted pieces to those that are plain and factory made, and from those fashioned during the Colonial era to those manufactured today. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New England, Art Deco, New York, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, United States, Description Tall, Description Small, Comment These, Description Low, Description Massive, Art Nouveau, Comment Small, Description Rectangular, Gustav Stickley, Mississippi River, Description Dressing, Description Shallow, New Jersey, Description Hanging, Description Lift-top, Description Plain, Description Sideboard, Description Triangular, World War New!
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- Civil War (Multimedia Collections) by Teacher Created Materials on page 153, and page 253
- American Furniture by John S. Bowman in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Art Deco (DK Collector's Guides) by Judith Miller on page 16, and page 167
- Antique Furniture by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
- Field Guide To American Victorian by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
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