Authentic French Provincial Furniture from Provence, Normandy and Brittany: 124 Photographic Plates [Paperback]

H. Algoud (Author), Leon LeClerc (Author), Paul Baneat (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 1993

Important examples of French provincial furniture in museums and private collections in France. Most are of grand scale: draped poster beds, armoires, secretaries, buffets, credenzas and commodes. But chairs, tables, clocks and other accessories are depicted as well, often in typical room arrangements. Most are shown on full-page plates, so that the rich detailing of the carving can be seen clearly. A must for collectors, scholars, decorators and enthusiasts of French provincial furniture.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 17, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486275353
• ISBN-13: 978-0486275352
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,621,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for design ideas and stylistic details, January 21, 2005

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This review is from: Authentic French Provincial Furniture from Provence, Normandy and Brittany: 124 Photographic Plates (Paperback)

I am a woodworker by hobby and would like to incorporate design elements from 15th-through-17th century French furniture into my projects. This book is a great source for ideas as well as actual details were I to try a reproduction. The proportions, designs, and dimensions are clearly depicted. The pictures are black and white which is why I'm only giving it four stars.