This impressive compilation of pieces from the late 1880s to the early 1940s guides readers through room after room of fabulous furnishings. More than 1,300 photographs, detailed descriptions, and current values make this volume an essential addition to any furniture lover's library.
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A Great Encyclopedia For American Oak Furniture Lovers,
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If you enjoy American Oak Furniture, this brand new, year 2000 book is for you. It contains 400 pages, loaded with more than 1,500 large black and white photos. It covers the period from the late 1880s through the early 1900s. Its contents are interestingly arranged according to room. It takes you through the Entry Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Children's Room, Library, Bedroom and then covers Chairs and Benches, Accessories, Mission Furniture, and more. Each room is provided with sufficient interesting and useful information. There's a chapter on the Hearty Oaks and Look Alikes, as well as a complete index and glossary. Up-To-Date prices are provided. Virtually every type of furniture from this period is included. A valuable resource for American Oak Furniture enthusiasts.
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cheval dresser, pedestal extension table, swell drawer, serpentine drawers, arm tenons, washstand commode, fall front secretary, stepback cupboard, swing mirror, commode washstand, parlor desk, spool cabinet, fall front desk, china buffet, high footboard, dental cabinet, scroll feet, sectional bookcase, sewing rocker, paw feet, pie shelf, spoon carving, base shelf, applied decorations, incised carving Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Encyclopedia of American Oak Furniture, Grand Rapids, Gustav Stickley, New York, United States, Stickley Bros, Quaint Furniture, Swing Mirror Dressers, Stickley Brothers, Elbert Hubbard, Eli Terry, Fall Front Desks, Music Accessories, Hamilton Mfg, Harvey Ellis, Sectional Bookcases, Special Purpose Cabinets, Two Rivers, William Morris, Youth Chairs New!
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cheval dresser, pedestal extension table, swell drawer, serpentine drawers, arm tenons, washstand commode, fall front secretary, stepback cupboard, swing mirror, commode washstand, parlor desk, spool cabinet, fall front desk, china buffet, high footboard, dental cabinet, scroll feet, sectional bookcase, sewing rocker, paw feet, pie shelf, spoon carving, base shelf, applied decorations, incised carving Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Encyclopedia of American Oak Furniture, Grand Rapids, Gustav Stickley, New York, United States, Stickley Bros, Quaint Furniture, Swing Mirror Dressers, Stickley Brothers, Elbert Hubbard, Eli Terry, Fall Front Desks, Music Accessories, Hamilton Mfg, Harvey Ellis, Sectional Bookcases, Special Purpose Cabinets, Two Rivers, William Morris, Youth Chairs New!
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- Quaint Furniture by Stickley Bros. on 7 pages
- William Morris by Elbert Hubbard on page 358
- American Heritage, 1500-1900 by Patrick John Larkin in Back Matter
- Arts and Crafts ( Collector's Guides) The Complete Visual Reference and Price Guide by Judith Miller in Back Matter
- Clock Guide (Clock Guide Identification) by Robert William Miller in Back Matter
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