Furniture design Books

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This antique text contains a comprehensive treatise on the furniture of the ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans, with a particular focus on their beds and couches. Complete with a wealth of fascinating information and detailed photographs and...

WORK IS IN FRENCHThis book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity to...

Craft your own classic Windsor chair with the instruction and guidance of master woodworker, Mike Dunbar. Following its original release, this cherished guide cemented Dunbar’s authority as a master craftsman and an astute teacher—inspiring...

How to Build Modern Furniture, first published in two volumes in 1951 and 1952, is a classic, practical guide to making simple yet elegant furniture in the home workshop. Profusely illustrated with detailed plans and drawings, the book brings together...

This text contains a detailed guide to painting, furniture finishing, and repairing, and includes a wealth of helpful information on tools, materials, and technique. A book that is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in the making or restoring of...

This early work is a fascinating read for amateur and professional antiquarians, thoroughly recommended for use as a reference on shaker furniture. Forty-seven full page plates with descriptions follow a lengthy introduction on all aspects of Shaker...

This fascinating early work is a catalogue of furniture and decoration with hundreds of photographs detailing historical styles. Thoroughly recommended for the antiquarian's bookshelf. Contents Include: Part I - The Development of Decoration -...

This early work is a fascinating read for any antique enthusiast or historian. Its 191 pages are extensively illustrated with full page and text plates. Contents Include: The Colonial Styles - Jacobean or Stuart, William and Mary, queen Anne-Early...

In this book, Henri de Noussanne provides a detailed account of the history of furniture design. The book covers the evolution of furniture design from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, with a particular focus on the French aesthetic. The book is an...

This book contains a lovely little guide to designing and constructing wooden garden furniture and accessories, including information on collecting and mounting moths and butterflies. A concise and easy to digest handbook full of detailed illustrations...

This interesting collection of outdoor furniture is ideal for the hands-on gardener, with vintage designs and patterns for bird tables, a novel garden barrow, folding chairs and a tea wagon, all made from wood.

This beautifully illustrated catalog showcases the luxurious and durable leather furniture produced by Standard Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Ohio. From sofas and chairs to footstools and desks, these finely crafted pieces are designed to bring...

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A beautifully illustrated guide to the history, styles, and craftsmanship of Italian furniture and interior design. From the Renaissance palaces of Florence to the modernist villas of Lake Como, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution...

The 1920s and 30s were a period of looking to the future and the world of furniture design was no exception.Originally published in 1930, Modern Decorative Art reveals Maurice Adams' vision of modern, stylish and practical interiors for all kinds of...

This vintage volume contains a classic study of Charleston furniture. With over one hundred and forty authentic photographs, this guide catalogues the famous designs of some of the most sought-after furniture in North America. Contents include: "Sources...

This book details the outgrowth of years of study of Spanish-American colonial furniture as it was developed in the vast territory now included in the states of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. In addition to a detailed explanation of the styles of...

This is a practical handbook to the construction of cabinet furniture, with information on the use of tools, formation of joints, hints on designing and setting out work, veneering, and other related aspects. Comprehensive and accessible, this volume is...

Jack Metcalfe examines the contents of Thomas Chippendale's ground-breaking Director, first published in 1754, that established the 'Chippendale brand'. This eventually led him to uncovering links with a fellow neighbouring furniture maker, Pierre...

Written shortly before his death in 1919, English Church Fittings, Furniture & Accessories forms a sequel and companion volume to John Charles Cox's The English Parish Church.From churchyard gateway to pulpit, Cox proves a friendly and knowledgeable...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This book contains a concise yet comprehensive treatise on the furniture popular during the Tudor renaissance period - from 1509 to 1603. Complete with exquisite illustrations and fascinating information on the subject, this antique text is sure to be of...

This text contains a detailed guide to the antique furniture found in the churches of Hertfordshire. The churches of Hertfordshire contain a number of notable pieces of old furniture, including the great strong-coffer at Aldenham, which is most decidedly...

This text contains a comprehensive treatise on the furniture designs of the famous Chippendale family. Including fascinating information on the history and development of Chippendale furniture, this text will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in...

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. Rococo is an eighteenth-century artistic movement that influenced many aspects of...

Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture. Although primarily an architectural movement, the Gothic style...

A Windsor chair is a chair built with a solid wooden seat into which the chair-back and legs are round-tenoned, or pushed into drilled holes. This is in contrast to standard chairs, where the back legs and the uprights of the back are continuous...

George Hepplewhite is regarded as having been one of the "big three" English furniture makers of the eighteenth century, along with Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Chippendale. Thomas Chippendale was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the...

The famed 'Windsor Chair first' appeared in the early eighteenth century. Its history and development thus exhibits traces of the various styles in furniture which ran their courses throughout the century. This antique text contains a comprehensive...

This text contains a detailed introduction to French furniture, popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. A fascinating treatise, detailing some of the most beautiful and ornate furniture ever produced, this antique book will be of...

This book contains a detailed treatise on English oak cupboards and sideboards. Including a wealth of information covering topics such as history, design, use, evolution, and much more, this comprehensive text constitutes the definitive resource on the...

Contained within this antique book is concise yet detailed discussion on the furniture of the Middle Ages, written by Roger De Felice. Containing comments on the little-known history, development, and influences of furniture throughout this dark period...

Contained within this antiquarian book is a detailed and concise look at the furniture of the illustrious cabinet-maker, Thomas Chippendale. Chippendale furniture is some of the most famous and sought after ever produced, and this text takes a look at a...

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. This book contains a fascinating guide...

Contained within this antique book is a detailed guide to English furniture in the eighteenth century, containing information on important designers, history, development, manufacturing, and much more. This fascinating book is sure to be value to those...

There are few repairs to either new or old furniture that cannot be made in the home workshop. All you will need are a few well-chosen hand tools, and this text to provide a comprehensive guide to furniture repairing. A wonderful book sure to appeal to...

This antique text contains a fascinating treatise on the furniture of France from 1643 to 1793. The book has been split into three different sections: Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI. The Louis XIV style is marked by dignity, grandeur, bold effects,...

The eighteenth century is rightly spoken of as the 'Golden Age of furniture-making', with some of the world's most impressive and exquisite furniture having been produced during this time. This lovely little book contains a detailed treatise on the...

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. A text...

Contained within this antique book is a fascinating analysis of Tudor Gothic Furniture. A book that will be of considerable value to those with an interest in historical furniture, this text comes complete with a plethora of exquisite illustrations and...

Contained within this text is a detailed treatise on the furniture of the 'Empire' and 'Louis XVI' styles. Complete with information on history, popularity, manufacture, and much more besides, this text constitutes a great book for those with an interest...

This fascinating little book contains a treatise on furniture from around the world, all produced in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Complete with detailed illustrations and comprehensive information on aspects such as history, manufacturing, and...

This book contains a treatise on French furniture from the renaissance to the Empire style. A fascinating book full of detailed photographs and interesting information, this text will greatly to appeal to anyone with an interest in French furniture and...

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 text contains a large number of interesting and...