Antiques for the Table: A Complete Guide to Dining Room Accessories for Collecting and Entertaining [Hardcover]

Sheila Chefetz (Author), Joshua Greene (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1993

In collaboration with photographer Joshua Greene (Lee Bailey's Country Weekends), journalist Shelia Chefetz presents a unique book that turns the dining experience into a feast for the senses. 250 full-color illustrations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Studio (May 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670840572
• ISBN-13: 978-0670840571
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #677,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Photography and Content!, November 10, 1999

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B. Hartford "Save the Cheetahs!" (Massachusetts - United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antiques for the Table: A Complete Guide to Dining Room Accessories for Collecting and Entertaining (Hardcover)

This book is a must for those who truly enjoy a great table! The photos are magnificent and is beautifully written. I found that I learned a LOT by simply looking at the photos of china, crystal and glassware. From this book alone, I chose my sterling silver flatware and china patterns and have never regretted it! The book also gives ideas on simple room decorations as well - even though this is not a primary focus of the book itself. I really can't say enough good about this book......

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Ten years later (November 2009) I am still in love with this book! I have given copies to many people over the years and everyone loves it as well. If Amazon allowed 10 stars, this would still qualify for 99!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GLORIOUS!!, April 18, 2001

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Tracey A. Nettell (Houston, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antiques for the Table: A Complete Guide to Dining Room Accessories for Collecting and Entertaining (Hardcover)

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. It is an absolutely gorgeous book for anybody interested in table settings of the most elegant kind. As well as spectacular photography of the most sumptuous crystal and china, the text is fascinating as it explains the history of table settings and of individual antiques.

As a person who is particularly interested in mixing and matching colored crystal and different china patterns on the table, I have found it to be of immense help and has given me even more courage to blend different styles together.

I will treasure this book forever.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!!!, January 19, 2002

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June Breheny (Fairfield, Victoria Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antiques for the Table: A Complete Guide to Dining Room Accessories for Collecting and Entertaining (Hardcover)

This book is everything I hoped it would be. The photographs are stunning and the book is full of them. There is virtually no repetition. A beautiful, inspirational tome for anyone who loves to set the table.