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Furniture
Welcome to the history of furniture. We have for you here a fine selection of works on furniture from many periods. of course our best selection is English Furniture. Though this includes design influences from around the world. Together with a decent collection of the main titles on Furniture we also have a selection of rather rare works, some having not been seen at auction or in commerce for many years.
As ever, if you have any questions on our Furniture books or you can't see what you are looking for, please do feel free to get in touch. We hare here to help and always happy to hear from you.
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1893 From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young HouseholdersLondon: 1893A smart new edition of this charming Victorian guide to furnishing and keeping a new home, aimed at young householders. -
1896 A Manual of Mending and RepairingNew York: 1896The very scarce first US edition of Charles Godfrey Leland's informative guide to mending and repairing items around the home. -
1841 London InteriorsLondon: 1841The first edition of this profusely illustrated study of fashionable London architecture and interiors, with two volumes in one. -
c1906 The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-MakerLondon: c1906The complete eight volume set of illustrated works by G. Lister Sutcliffe on carpentry and joinery. -
1955 Georgian Cabinet-Makers c. 1700-1800London: 1955A smart revised edition of this biographical series belonging to prominent furniture-makers of the eighteenth century, adorned with illustrations to the rear. -
1867 An Inquiry into the Difference of Style Observable in Ancient Glass PaintingsOxford : 1867A wonderfully illustrated second edition of Charles Winston's study of ancient glass painting, bound in full morocco by Zaehnsdorf. -
1913 The Practical Book of Oriental RugsLondon: 1913A smart new edition of this illustrated guide to Oriental rugs. -
1923 Old English Walnut & Lacquer FurnitureLondon: 1923A lavishly illustrated guide to old English walnut and lacquer furniture for collectors and students. -
1966 Furniture in the Ancient World: Origins & Evolution 3100-475 B.C.London: 1966A wonderfully illustrated work on the furniture of the ancient world, written by Hollis S. Baker with an introduction by designer Gordon Russell, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1902 Colonial Furniture in AmericaLondon: 1902The first UK edition of this comprehensive study of colonial furniture in America, with an array of illustrations throughout. -
1980 Gimson and the Barnsleys: 'Wonderful furniture of a commonplace kind'London: 1980A lovely first edition copy of Mary Comino's study of the Arts and Crafts architects and furniture designers Gimson and the Barnsleys. -
1902 Our Homes and How to Beautify ThemLondon: 1902A smart second edition of this early twentieth century interior design guide. -
1963 The Early Furniture of French CanadaToronto: 1963A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated study of early French Canadian furniture. -
1964 Hispanic Furniture From Fifteenth Through the Eighteenth CenturyNew York: 1964A very smart second edition of this comprehensive history of Hispanic furniture. -
1962-1967 3vol La Pendule FrancaiseParis: 1962-1967Three scarce volumes of this illustrated work on the French clock, in the original French. -
1965 Antique Spanish Furniture: Muebles Antiguous EspanilesNew York: 1965The first bilingual edition of this work on antique Spanish furniture, with illustrations throughout. -
1958 English Furniture with Some Furniture of Other Countries in the Irwin Untermyer CollectionLondon: 1958A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated reference book to the furniture of the Irwin Untermyer Collection. -
c1900 Marque des Produits: Maison SterlinParis: c1900An illustrated catalogue of Maison Sterlin, an elegant French hardware manufacturer, now known as Bricard Serrurerie d'Art. -
1977 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Furniture and Furniture DrawingsNew York: 1977A wonderful printed exhibition of work from the Museum of Modern Art's collection on architect and designer, Mies van der Rohe. -
1948 The English Interior: 1500 to 1900London: 1948The first edition of this charmingly illustrated work on English interior design. -
1929 Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Wall-PapersLondon: 1929A very smart first edition of this illustrated catalogue of wallpapers from the Victorian and Albert Museum. -
1910-1911 The Book of Decorative FurnitureLondon: 1910-1911The two volume first edition of Edwin Foley's sumptuously illustrated study of decorative furniture, in vibrant half morocco bindings. -
1969 Cabinet Makers and Furniture DesignersLondon: 1969A smart first edition of this illustrated study of makers and designers of furniture. -
1877 The English Fireplace: Its Advantages, Its Objections, and its RivalsLondon: 1877A very scarce illustrated Victorian era trade catalogue of fireplaces. -
1930 A Few Examples of Wood & Metal BedsteadsLondon: 1930Maple & Co.'s very scarce catalogue of the wooden and metal bedsteads available to view in their Tottenham Court Road showroom. -
c1930 The Devon Fire, List No. 27London: c1930No. 27 of the catalogues of "The Devon Fire" fireplace, illustrated in colour throughout. -
c1897 Catalogue of Biclam Cast Iron Tables, also SeatsManchester: c1897A very scarce catalogue advertising the cast iron furniture manufactured by the Bennett Ironfoundry in the late nineteenth century. -
1928 Lloyd Loom Woven Furniture & Baby CarriagesLondon: 1928A very scarce 1928 advertisement catalogue for the woven furniture and carriages sold by W. Lusty & Sons. -
1927-1936 English HomesLondon: 1927-1936A collection of six volumes from H. Avray Tipping's illustrated series on English homes throughout different historical periods. -
1921 Furnishing the HouseLondon: 1921A first edition copy of this uncommon and profusely illustrated guide to furnishing the 1920s home. -
1900 Oriental RugsNew York: 1900A brightly bound first edition of John Kimberly Mumford's illustrated study of the oriental rug. -
1991 The Paris RitzParis : 1991The first edition of this profusely illustrated work on the iconic Ritz hotel in Paris with vibrant photographs, written by Mark Boxer. -
1987 American Design The Desert SouthwestNew York : 1987A detailed work on American design in the Desert Southwest published in 1987. -
1952 The Grandfather ClockAltrincham : 1952The new edition of this study of the grandfather clock by Ernest L Edwardes, in a handsome red crushed half morocco binding and illustrated throughout. -
1904 In English Homes: Volume ILondon: 1904A first edition copy of Volume I of this lavishly illustrated celebration of notable English houses and their furnishings. -
1914 Decoration in England from 1660 to 1770London: [1914]The first edition of this illustrated work by Francis Lenygon on English architecture and decoration.