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81) Furniture of the Renaissance to the Baroque: A Treatise on the Furniture from Around Europe in t
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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 popularity, this book constitutes a veritable must-read for anyone with an interest in the history of furniture and makes for a great addition to collections of such literature.
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Get the inside scoop on every aspect of antiquing - buying, cleaning, repairing, embellishing, refinishing, restoring, and selling. You'll find expert advice for getting great deals at auctions, flea markets, and shops, and you'll learn how to spot items that can be repaired to increase their value. Advice for selling antiques at flea markets, on consignment, and in shops is included.
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Part I: Buying
1 Taking the Mystery out of Auctions
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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 is sure to be of considerable value to collectors of antiquarian furniture literature.
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'Introduction',
'French Renaissance',
'Provincial French',
'The Regal...
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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 subject. This is a book that will be of considerable value to anyone with an interest in the history of furniture, and makes for a great addition to collections of such literature. The sections of this...
85) Style Your Modern Vintage Home: A Guide to Buying, Restoring and Styling from the 1920s to 1990s
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A comprehensive, photo-filled guide to giving your home a distinctive retro look down to the last detail.
Style Your Modern Vintage Home is an inspirational book for all vintage enthusiasts. It encompasses everything vintage lovers want in one place: every vintage decade and every practical tip for buying, styling, and restoring your vintage homewares to achieve your perfectly styled home. With real houses, real people, and real affordable items,...
86) Beautiful Examples of American Antique Sideboards and Kitchen Furniture: Including Sideboards fr
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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 beautiful examples of American kitchen furniture, each one complete with detailed photographs and descriptions. A great addition to collections of furniture literature, this text is not to be missed by...
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A manual to home design that is a reflection of the important moments and people in our lives by the founding style director at the award-winning Garden & Gun magazine, Haskell Harris.
Foreword by Anna Spiro
In House Romantic: Curating Memorable Interiors for a Meaningful Life, Haskell Harris explores what makes a personal and meaningful home, revealing how designers and creatives authentically style their spaces, drawing inspiration from...
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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 value to those with an interest in historical furniture and makes for a great addition to collections of antique furniture literature.
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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 furniture, this guide contains a wealth of handy information and constitutes a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Modern Finishing Method', 'Stop...
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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 fascinating information - one not to be missed by the discerning enthusiast. The chapters of this book include: Tudor Gothic Period, Evolution of the Chest, The Panelled System of Construction, Origin...
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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 to the history of English chintz, in relation to antique furniture, and includes beautifully detailed illustrations interspersed with poetry. A lovely little book sure to appeal to those with an interest...
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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. A wonderful little text that will surely appeal to those with a keen interest in Chippendale's designs and the history of vintage furniture in general, this text is not to be missed by the discerning furniture enthusiast. This text has enduring educational...
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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 that will be of considerable value to those with an interest in the furniture of these periods and historical furniture in general, this text makes for a great addition to collections of furniture literature...
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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 eighteenth century furniture styles from Baroque to Rococo. A wonderful book full of detailed photographs and intricate descriptions, this text will be of great value to those with an interest in historical...
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Traditional Japanese design imbues objects with a sense of history and artistry that easily reaches across cultural boundaries. In Things Japanese: Everyday Objects of Extraordinary Beauty and Significance, author Nicholas Bornoff and photographer Michael Freeman examine over 60 traditional objects that are uniquely Japanese, deftly illustrating their beauty and significance. • Beautifully crafted samurai swords • Elegant wooden tansu chests •...
96) Furniture Making
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This vintage book contains comprehensive instructions for designing and constructing a range of furniture from simple footstools to ornate folding tables. With complete, step-by-step instructions and useful diagrams, this volume is ideal for anyone with an interest in making their own furniture. Contents include: "Easily-made Gate-let and Draw-Leaf Tables", "Design for a Draw-leaf Table", "Preparing the Legs", "Side and End Rails", "Cents Rail", "Table...
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This text contains a concise and detailed guide to the art of French polishing. Complete with helpful diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide is perfect for those with little or no experience in French polishing and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The sections of this book include: 'Shellac', 'What French Polishing Is', 'The Polishing Workshop', 'The Polishing Rubber', 'Preparing Surfaces', 'Preparing New...
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With over 800 unique photographs, this Chinese arts book is a feast for the eyes. Produced exclusively for wealthy Chinese communities along the Strait of Malacca in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Peranakan Chinese porcelain is enjoying a resurgence of interest among collectors. Straits-born Chinese, or Peranakan, in Penang, Malacca and Singapore, used this ornate and colorful enamel ware on festive occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries...
99) A Guide to Finishing Furniture: Including Chapters on, Spraying, Opaque and Transparent Finishes
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Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive guide to finishing furniture, including information on spraying, and opaque and transparent finishes. A book of timeless practical value, this text contains everything one might need to know about finishing furniture, written in a detailed yet accessible manner, perfect for the amateur. The chapters of this book include: Introduction to Finishing, Spraying, Furniture Finishing Technique, Opaque...
100) The Lampshade Book
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'The Lampshade Book' is the definitive guide to the designing and creation of lampshades for light fixtures in the home. A book perfect for anyone with an interest in lampshade-making, this antique text provides detailed instructions and tips on creating plethora of different and interesting lampshades in a manner that will greatly appeal to both the amateur and professional alike. This text is split into three parts: 'Introduction', 'Shades Made...