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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1948 Regency Furniture 1795-1820London and New York: 1948The second enlarged edition of this work on regency furniture with illustrations and in the original dust wrapper.
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1908 In English Homes: The Internal Character, Furniture, & Adornments of Some of the Most Notable Houses of EnglandLondon: 1908A beautiful copy of this richly illustrated volume exploring the interior design of stately English homes.
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1924 The Dictionary of English FurnitureLondon: 1924-27Large three volume dictionary of English furniture from the Middle Ages, adorned with numerous illustrations including many coloured plates.
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1909-1911 English Furniture of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1909-1911The complete set of this densely illustrated history of English furniture in leather bindings.
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1909 English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century Volume ILondon: 1909Volume I from this book on furniture from the eighteenth century with illustrations.
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1906 Useful Details in Several StylesLondon: 1906The very scarce 1906 edition of this illustrated book of furniture design by Herbert E Binstead.
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c1925 Catalogue of a very important Choice Collection of Old English Silver formed by a Gentlemen of Position in the West of EnglandLondon : c1925A scarce catalogue of Old English silver, with illustrations.
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1890 From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young HouseholdersLondon: 1890The seventh edition of this insightful 19th century guide to furnishing a new home, and domestic management, for young householders.
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1889 From Kitchen to Garret: Hints for Young HouseholdersLondon: 1889The sixth edition of this fascinating 19th century guide for young householders on domestic management and furnishing a new home.
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1972 House Decoration in NubiaLondon: 1972A bright first edition of this study of the evolution of house decoration in Nubia by Marian Wenzel, complete with dust wrapper.
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1975 The Art of the Silversmith in MexicoNew York: 1975An interesting work on the history and art of Mexican silverware, with numerous plates throughout.
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1998 Masterpieces of English Furniture The Gerstenfeld CollectionLondon : 1998A stunning first edition copy of this richly illustrated volume on the Gerstenfeld furniture collection.
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1930 Laminated Board and its UsesLondon: 1930A very neat edition of this illustrated work on modern furniture and decoration.
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1989 The Cottage Orne CollectionNot Stated: 1989A striking wallpaper and fabric sample catalogue by Brunschwig & Fils, a beautiful and colourful volume.
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1897 The Chippendale Period in English FurnitureLondon and New York: 1897The first edition of this beautifully illustrated collection of furniture designs from the Chippendale period.
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c1920 Huntley & Palmers Book Biscuit Tin BoxReading & London: c1920A very scarce and very charming antique Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin box in working conditions.
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1847 Instrumenta EcclesiasticaLondon: 1847A collection of church designs, floor plans and ecclesiastical accessories collated by the Ecclesiological late Cambridge Camden Society.
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1887 Ornamental Interiors Ancient & ModernLondon: 1887A very scarce work by John Moyr Smith, exploring many different examples and the history of ornamental interiors, illustrated throughout.
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1902 Furniture of the Olden TimeNew York: 1902A first edition of this illustrated study on the history of furniture.
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1904-1908 4 Vols A History of English FurnitureLondon : 1904-1908A complete four volume set of this richly illustrated and comprehensive history of English furniture.
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1907 An Account of the Roman Antiquities Preserved in the Museum at Chesters NorthumberlandLondon : 1907A fascinating volume of the Roman antiquities found at the Roman Fort, Chesters, richly illustrated.
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1928 The £1000 HouseLondon: 1928A first edition copy of this interesting work detailing houses which were built for less than £1000.
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1905 English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth CenturyLondon: 1905A beautifully illustrated and detailed edition of this work following the history of English furniture.
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1930 Modern English FurnitureLondon: 1930The first edition of J. C. Rogers's 1930 study of English furniture, in the scarce publisher's original dust wrapper.
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1977 English Barometers 1680-1860Suffolk: 1977A new and revised edition of this profusely illustrated work on English barometers from 1680 to 1860, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1852 The Art-JournalLondon: 1852A beautifully illustrated guide to art history and theory in handsome half leather binding.
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1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915The very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates.
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1913-1915 Home InteriorsLondon: 1913-1915A wonderful example of the very scarce first edition of Lovell's authoritative guide to home decoration and design in the 1910s. Published in five parts, and illustrated with thirty colour plates.
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1938 Constructive MetalworkLondon: 1938The very scarce first edition of this book on metal work from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
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c1926 Decoration EgeenneParis: c1926Illustrated with forty-two plates, this is a bright copy of this beautiful early twentieth century study of Aegean art.
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1924 Decoration HindoueParis: 1924Illustrated with forty-eight plates, this is a smart first edition of Maurice Dupont's beautiful early twentieth century study of Indian art.
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1859-1862 The Mason's, Bricklayer's, Plasterer's and Decorator's Practical GuideLondon: 1859-1862A very scarce illustrated mid nineteenth century guide to practical home design and decoration.
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1928 Modern Cabinet Work Furniture & FitmentsLondon : 1928An interesting volume on cabinet work with copious illustrations throughout.
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1953 A Directory of Antique FurnitureNew York : 1953A smart directory of European and American antique furniture, with numerous photographs throughout.
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1912 History of Sheffield Plate being an account of the Origin, Growth, and Decay of the Industry and of the Antique Silver and White or Britannia Metal TradeLondon : 1912An incredibly extensive volume on the history of Old Sheffield Plate and Antique Silver which is richly illustrated throughout.
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1981 White Dial Clocks The Complete GuideNewton Abbot: 1981A stunning copy of this complete guide to White Dial Clocks, with photographs throughout.