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~ (Author), Peter Krueger (Foreword), Paul Hardy (Designer)
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The art of lacquering was introduced to France from the Orient in the late 17th century. By the 18th century, native-made, richly colored and detailed painted furniture was "the rage of French society"as exemplified by pieces treated with opulent vernis Martin, a green varnish enhanced by gold dust. In a work that will be most valuable to art historians, interior designers and collectors, de Dampierre, who owns a New York gallery specializing in painted furniture, also traces the ascendancy of this decorative art form in Italy, Spain, Portugal, England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and America, exploring the influence of politics on art. The 18th and 19th century pieces of painted furnituremost made of wood, but some of metal and papier-macherange from sophisticated French and Italian examples to simpler, more provincial American and northern European folk-art pieces. Lavishly illustrated with color pictures, the inspiring volume also displays some contemporary rooms that utilize painted pieces and offers some tips on the care of painted furniture.
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While the art of painted furniture can be traced back to the Egyptians, Dampierre details the history beginning with the China trade to Europe in the late 17th century. The French were first in the West to develop a method for glazing and coloring furniture, objects, and paneling. In parallel movements across Europe, craftsmen adapted ideas and techniques. Various chapters discuss these embellishments and treatments from high art elegance to folk art simplicity, and there is a short chapter on the care of painted furniture. Beautifully photographed, this work complements Dean A. Fales, Jr.'s American Painted Furniture 1660-1880, ( LJ 11/1/72). Recommended for all decorative arts collections. Judith Yankielun Lind, Free P.L., Berkeley Heights, N.J.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications (May 15, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0847818861
  • ISBN-13: 978-0847818860
  • Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #965,298 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Decorative Painter's Source Book, January 28, 2001
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Florence de Dampierre's The Best of Painted Furniture is a "must have" source book for any decorative paint artist. It is filled with gorgeous photographs of exquisite furniture displayed both alone or "in situ". Each chapter focuses on a different region of Europe, as well as America, with an emphasis on the changing of painting styles from a fascinating historical perspective. It is an inspirational idea book, and is invaluable when trying to capture the feel of a certain era. Famous decorative paint artists from each coutry are discussed and featured, and the evolution of certain styles of painting, for instance chinoiserie, are examined. It is a painstakingly researched book, and the ideas from the past four centuries unfold in a unique and creative way. The author shows how the painted furniture styles of past centuries blend into modern settings, and also examines painted metal and papier-mache furniture, as well as the care of painted furniture, in general. Creative inspiration and practical advice and a healthy serving of decorative painting history gives this book 5 stars, in my opinion. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars madly in love with book, November 21, 2007
it's one of my favorite books, it gives me so much inspiration! it's the best book on painted furniture available now.
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