This handsome reproduction of Majorelle Frères & Cie.'s 1910 furnishings catalog includes 192 illustrations of finished products, among them Art Nouveau-styled bowls and vases, hanging lamps, wrought-iron staircase railings — including the magnificent stairway in the Galeries Lafayette in Paris — end tables, desks, cabinets, sofas, armchairs, armoires, beds, dining room sets, and more. Unabridged republication of Majorelle Frères & Cie. Meubles d'Art, originally published in Nancy, ca. 1910.
Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture: With Measured Drawings by John G. Shea Richly illustrated guide to Pennsylvania Dutch culture and craftsmanship, including measured drawings for building 50 representative pieces: chairs, tables, desks, many more. 250 illustrations. Bibliography.
The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide by George Hepplewhite Magnificent reproduction of 1788 folio of Hepplewhite furnishings. Classic, highly valued work depicts chairs, stools, sofas, sideboards, beds, pedestals, desks, bookcases, tables, chests of drawers, wardrobes, fire screens, many other items. 128 plates.
Classic Wicker Furniture by Heywood Brothers Complete reproduction of rare 1897 premiere issue of most famous wicker company catalog; probably finest primary source. Includes rocking chairs, armchairs, divans, tables, cabinets, etc. Over 400 illustrations.
Old Furniture: Understanding the Craftsman’s Art (Second, Revised Edition) by Nancy A. Smith Profusely illustrated guide to determining authenticity, real age of furniture. Paneling and modeling, veneers, restorations, fakes, much more. Over 250 illustrations. "Informative [and] well-written." — Antiques.