Antique furniture & furniture collecting books

This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of...  Read More >>

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In 1988, Barbara Streisand paid $363,000 at auction for a sideboard by Gustav Stickley, establishing mission furniture...  Read More >>

"Elegant dining rooms in the nineteenth century served an important role in the social discourse of the Victorian...  Read More >>

For many people contentment and fulfillment are found through the skill of their own hands. The 29 craftspeople...  Read More >>

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"For well over a century, the world has noted the distinctive chairs made by Shaker communities throughout the eastern...  Read More >>

Explores the Lloyd family's furniture legacy, fakes from the Chipstone collection, Pennsylvania clouded limestone,...  Read More >>

Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973) became a discerning collector of French eighteenth-century furniture in the...  Read More >>

During his production years, Gustav Stickley made photographs of much of his work. Some were used in his Craftsman...  Read More >>

In this long-awaited new volume, classics by Herman Miller's super-designers - Gilbert Rohde, Charles and Ray Eames,...  Read More >>

More than 600 pieces of nineteenth century Biedermeier furniture, including cabinets, bureaus, wardrobes, secretaries,...  Read More >>

A new kind of antique Chinese furniture swept onto the market in the early 1990s. It appealed to people who were...  Read More >>

Iron seemed to be suitable for everything - from railway lines to steam kettles, jewellery and furniture. Beds,...  Read More >>

An invaluable guide to identifying styles in the decorative arts  Read More >>

This is the first book to be published on the subject and is the result of many years of research. Written by a...  Read More >>

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A Century of Excellence: Krug Bros. & Co. Furniture Manufacturers  Read More >>

Traces Chinese hardwood furniture from its earliest origins in Shang dynasty onwards. This book offers a view of...  Read More >>

The incomparable Winterthur Museum collection of beautiful and distinct Federal period American furniture is described...  Read More >>

From among the world-renowned treasures at the Winterthur Museum, the author selected 400 outstanding examples of...  Read More >>

Helps you in identifying examples of decorative woodwares in antique shops, at auctions or as exhibits in museums...  Read More >>

A full-color book on the most vibrant and fun furniture ever made in America. Over 350 photos take the appreciation...  Read More >>

The Arts & Crafts Movement found expression in art, metalwork, pottery, textiles, and furniture. This new book explores...  Read More >>