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    612-822-4611

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American Furniture 1650-1850 - A Brief Background and an Illustrated History

American Furniture 1650-1850 - A Brief Background and an Illustrated History

Nagel, Charles

Paperback

FurnitureFurniture DesignGeneral World History

ISBN10: 144743563X
ISBN13: 9781447435631
Publisher: Kosta Pr
Published: Oct 28 2011
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Contained within this antique text is a detailed treatise on American furniture from 1650-1850. Each historical style mentioned in this comprehensive catalogue is accompanied by a brief history, interesting facts and attributes, and detailed illustrations and pictures. A wonderful guide sure to be of considerable value to those with an interest in the history of American furniture, this text is not to be missed and constitutes a great addition to collections of such literature. The chapters of this book include: The End of Medievalism, 1650-1700; The Baroque Phase, - 1700-1750; Triumph of the Rococo, 1750-1780; The Inspiration of Classical Antiquity, 1780-1810; The Course of Empire, 1810-1850; and Conclusion. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.

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