"English Furniture From Charles II to George II" is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the development of domestic furniture in England during one of its most significant eras of design. Authored by the esteemed expert R.W. Symonds, this work traces the evolution of craftsmanship and style from the Restoration period through the early Georgian era, a time marked by the transition from the age of walnut to the rise of mahogany. The text provides a detailed analysis of various furniture forms, including chairs, ...
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"English Furniture From Charles II to George II" is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the development of domestic furniture in England during one of its most significant eras of design. Authored by the esteemed expert R.W. Symonds, this work traces the evolution of craftsmanship and style from the Restoration period through the early Georgian era, a time marked by the transition from the age of walnut to the rise of mahogany. The text provides a detailed analysis of various furniture forms, including chairs, tables, chests, and mirrors, focusing on the techniques and materials used by master cabinetmakers. Symonds explores how shifting social customs and economic conditions influenced the aesthetic qualities and functional designs of the period. By highlighting the distinct characteristics of authentic pieces, the work serves as an invaluable guide for understanding the proportions, ornamentation, and construction methods that define the era's finest examples. Rich in historical detail and aesthetic insight, "English Furniture From Charles II to George II" remains a foundational reference for collectors, interior designers, and historians of the decorative arts. It offers a profound appreciation for the artistic heritage and technical brilliance of British furniture making during the 17th and 18th centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Reprint of the 1929 edition (hardback), limited to 1500 copies (this is copy number 659). 4to (31cm by 22cm), xviii, 269pp. 260 illustrations. Original brown suede binding, laminate dustwrapper. The book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 0902028952.
Add this copy of English Furniture From Charles II to George II to cart. $36.43, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2026 by Creative Media Partners, LLC.
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Physical description; 269 p. : ill.; 30 cm. Notes; Originally published 1929. Subjects; Furniture England History. Antique Collectors' Club. Near fine paper-covered, gilt-blocked copy in a good, torn (with some loss) acetate dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.
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