Antique or vintage furniture / furniture collecting

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Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der Uhren, des Schmucks und der Antiquitäten – wo Handwerkskunst, Geschichte und Wertbeständigkeit aufeinandertreffen.

Have you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere?

This book is a full-color catalogue raisonne interprets the distinctive furniture made by John Shearer, one of the most accomplished and intriguing furniture makers during the post-Revolutionary period.

'Atlanta and Dave's unique blend of nostalgic romanticism combined with a thoughtful approach to sustainability and slow living, makes this book a dream for anyone interested in how to live with vintage and antiques without succumbing to clutter or consumerism.

A comprehensive, photo-filled guide to giving your home a distinctive retro look down to the last detail.

As well as fulfilling a functional need, furniture has always been an index of status.

Canada's furniture history includes hitherto unrecognized work of international significance in modern design.

A visual journey showcasing how history can make a house a home, a reminder of the strength of character and ingenuity entrenched in Canada's history.

A visual journey showcasing how history can make a house a home, a reminder of the strength of character and ingenuity entrenched in Canada's history.

Find new value, purpose, and joy as you restore and uncover beauty in your home and (most importantly) in your life.

The 20th century was a rich period of beautiful, innovative design and many classics from that era have influenced and inspired modern designers.

Celebrating the perennial interest in incorporating vintage flea-market finds into interior schemes, Style Me Vintage: Home is a feast of retro inspiration.

American Furniture & Decoration Colonial & Federal is Edward Stratton Holloway's illustrated manual on Colonial and Federal furniture and decoration, it was first published in 1928.

A detailed family history of William Ince and the life of John Mayhew, partners in the important 18th century cabinet making firm Ince & Mayhew.

This vintage book contains a catalogue of French provincial furniture and accessories, including lamps, clocks, faience, porcelain, garden fountains, sculptures, and other ornaments.

This text contains a detailed guide to painting, furniture finishing, and repairing, and includes a wealth of helpful information on tools, materials, and technique.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the furniture of Duncan Phyfe, one of the most popular cabinet designers of the nineteenth-century.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the vibrant history of English furniture, with information on early its development, famous styles, popularity, manufacturing techniques, materials, and many other related aspects.

This vintage book contains a pictorial guide to the federal style of Hepplewhite, Shearer, and the early work of Sheraton.

This vintage volume contains a classic study of Charleston furniture.

For at least 150 years, Thomas Chippendale has been synonymous with beautifully made eighteenth-century furniture in a variety of styles Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Neoclassical.

For at least 150 years, Thomas Chippendale has been synonymous with beautifully made eighteenth-century furniture in a variety of styles Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Neoclassical.

This antique text contains an illustrated catalogue of furniture from the Queen Anne and early Georgian periods, and includes a wealth of interesting information, historical commentary, and detailed descriptions of the pieces comprised within.

This text contains a comprehensive guide to fixing vintage furniture, with information on fixing perforated seats, repairing spoon back chairs, and much more besides.

This antique book contains a lovely collection of George Hepplewhite's finest work.

This vintage book contains a brief introduction to the styles of furniture popular during the Tudor and Elizabethan eras.

Contained within this antique book is a detailed catalogue of exquisite American antique sideboards and kitchen furniture, including sideboards from Hepplewhite, Sheraton, and in the Empire style.

This book contains a concise yet comprehensive treatise on the furniture popular during the Tudor renaissance period - from 1509 to 1603.

Buckinghamshire's reputation for furniture-making goes back to the seventeenth century - for Daniel Defoe mentions chair making in the Chilterns, and High Wycombe has been the acknowledged centre for more than a century and a quarter.

Contained within this antique book is a fascinating analysis of Tudor Gothic Furniture.

Furniture repair is work of universal interest and importance, for it would be safe to say that there is scarcely a home to be found that has not some useful article in need of repair.

Contained within this antiquarian book is a detailed and concise look at the furniture of the illustrious cabinet-maker, Thomas Chippendale.

This text contains a detailed, illustrated catalogue of some of Thomas Chippendale's most notable furniture designs, coupled with an informative and fascinating biography of the famous cabinet-maker.

This text contains a concise and detailed guide to the art of French polishing.

This text contains a detailed introduction to French furniture, popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

This antique book contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to the restoration and maintenance of household furniture.

This fascinating little book contains a treatise on furniture from around the world, all produced in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive guide to finishing furniture, including information on spraying, and opaque and transparent finishes.

This book comprises a concise yet detailed introduction on the furniture of the eighteenth-century, concentrating on the triumph of the Rococo style between 1750 and 1780.

Contained within this antique book is concise yet detailed discussion on the furniture of the Middle Ages, written by Roger De Felice.

This book contains a treatise on French furniture from the renaissance to the Empire style.

Chintz' was originally glazed calico textiles, initially specifically those imported from India, printed with designs featuring flowers and other patterns in different colours, typically on a light plain background.

Collins Gem Antique Furniture is a guide to take with you to auctions or car boot sales for it provides a visual guide to identifying the age and style of furniture, combined with advice on caring, buying, and selling antique furniture.