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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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1845 A Series of Designs of Furniture and DecorationLondon: 1845A finely bound copy of this seldom complete series of designs by Henry Wood. A bright collection of hand-coloured interior drawings, which is extremely rare in such a lovely condition. -
1793 The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book T Sheraton First EditionLondon: 1793The first edition of this landmark in cabinet making and upholstering by one of the 'big three' English furniture designers of the eighteenth century. This volume comprises of parts I and II of the influential title. -
1807 Household Furniture and Interior Decoration Thomas Hope First Edition IllusLondon: 1807The first edition of Hope's influential and lavishly illustrated large folio on interior decoration. -
1966-2001 35v Journal FURNITURE HISTORY Society IllusLondon : 1966-2001A scarce run of the Furniture History Society's informative and richly illustrated journal, spanning 1966 to 2001. -
1830 The Cabinet-Maker's Guide Rules and Instructions G. A. Siddons ScarceSherwood: 1830A charming fifth edition copy of G. A. Siddons's guide to cabinet making. -
1924-27 3Vol The Dictionary of English Furniture Maquoid Edwards First IllusLondon : 1927-1927A first edition three volume set of this work by Percy Macquoid. -
1925 The Dictionary of English FurnitureLondon: 1925-1927The complete four volumes of Percy Macquoid's lavishly illustrated, leading survey of English furniture. -
1967-1980 8vol Journal FURNITURE HISTORY SOCIETYN/A: 1967-1980A smartly bound set of this furniture history journal, which will interest decorative arts enthusiasts. -
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1859 Specimens of Ancient Wood-WorkLondon: 1859The first edition of this collection of etchings regarding ancient woodwork, by William Twopeny. Signed by him with a dedication to the front endpaper. -
1854 3vol The Dictionary to English Furniture from Middle Ages to Late GeorgianLondon: 1954A beautiful reference guide to English furniture. -
1911 3vols English Furniture of The Eighteenth Century Herbert CescinskyLondon: 1911Three volumes of this historical work. -
1924-1927 3vols Dictionary of English Furniture Macquoid Edwards 1st Ed Hastings LibraryLondon: 1924-1927A pleasing rebound first edition copy of Ralph Edwards and Percy Macquoid's monumental and prolific dictionary of English furniture; in a half crushed morocco library binding. -
1955-70 4 vol English Country Houses Caroline Baroque Early Georgian Mid Georgian First Edition IllustratedLondon: 1955-1970Four volumes of the profusely illustrated and informative 'English Country Houses' series: 'Caroline 1625-1685', 'Baroque 1685-1715', 'Early Georgian 1715-1760' and 'Mid Georgian 1760-1800'. -
1959 W M Abbott and Co Reproduction AlbumYorkshire: 1959A scarce furniture catalogue produced by W M Abbott and Co of Yorkshire in 1959. This catalogue contains a variety of their reproduction furniture as well as the measurements of each piece. -
1983 3vols The Dictionary of English Furniture Macquoid Edwards Limited Ed IllustratedWoodbridge: 1983An uncommon and pleasing limited edition reprint copy of Ralph Edwards and Percy Macquoid's monumental and prolific dictionary of English furniture. -
1922 2v English DECORATION FURNITURE Renaissance IllusLondon : 1922Two first editions from this wonderful series examining historical British decorations and furniture. -
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1924 2 vol Old World HOUSE FURNITURE H. CESCINSKY 1stLondon: 1942A first edition of this richly illustrated work on the furnishing and decoration of old houses. -
c1920 Fine Furniture Colour Plates Interior DesignN/A: c1920A catalogue of twentieth-century furniture. -
1990 Interni Veneziani Attilia Dorigato Interiors Furniture VenetianPadova: 1990A look at the history of interior design and art of Venice. -
1924 The Old-World HouseLondon: 1924An excellent two volume set of this architectural work, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1922 English Decoration and Furniture of the Later XVIIIth Century M JourdainLondon : 1922An extensive examination of furniture decoration and interior design from Margaret Jourdain. -
1974 Roentgen Furniture Hans Huth Cabinet Makers Colour PlatesLondon and New York: 1974An appraisal of the furniture made by Abraham and David Roentgen. -
1927 The Dictionary of English Furniture Illus Macquoid and Edwards Vol III 1stLondon : 1927A first edition of this work on English furniture. -
1934 English Decorative Fabrics of the C16th-C18thBenfleet : 1934A fascinating study of 'English decorative Fabrics of the Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries' by the notable textile historian, Albert Frank Kendrick. -
1904-1906 2vols History of English Furniture Oak Mahogany Macquoid 1st EdLondon: 1904-1906Two first edition volumes from Percy Macquoid's monumental and prolific history of English furniture, the first major survey of the subject which is an authoritative work to this day. -
1988 Russian Furniture The Golden Age 1780-1840 Cheneviere First Edition Illustrated ColourLondon: 1988A lovely first edition copy of Antoine Cheneviere's groundbreaking work on Russian furniture in the 'Golden Age', copiously illustrated with numerous photographs specially commissioned in the Soviet Union and never before seen in the West. -
1923 Old English Walnut & Lacquer FurnitureLondon: 1923The first edition of this extensively illustrated history of English furniture, written by the eminent architect R. W. Symonds. -
1988 A History of English Furniture Percy MacQuoid Illustrated Colour OakLondon: 1988A beautifully illustrated edition of this work on English furniture. -
1923 Furniture Mouldings Full Size Sections of Moulded Details on English FurnitureLondon: 1928The illustrated very scarce first edition of E. J. Warne's dissection of beautiful mouldings found on pieces of English furniture. -
1966 A History of British Carpets from the Introduction of the CraftLondon: 1966The second, revised and enlarged edition of this history of British Carpets. Written by authorities on the subject, this is a comprehensive study. -
1938 A History of English Furniture Age of Mahogany Macquoid Colour IllustratedLondon: 1938The Age of Mahogany volume of Macquoid's beautifully illustrated history. -
1969 The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture Ralph EdwardsLondon: 1969The first edition of this dictionary of furniture. -
1968 Chippendale Furniture Anthony Coleridge Illustrated Interior DesignCirencester: 1968An illustrated history of the works of Thomas Chippendale. -
1978 2vol in 1 The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale Gilbert Trefoil Imprint DustwrapperLondon: 1978An uncommon Trefoil imprint of Christopher Gilbert's beautifully illustrated work on the famous furniture designer Thomas Chippendale; with two volumes bound in one. -
1959 English Furniture Designs of the Eighteenth Century Peter Ward-JacksonLondon: 1959An historical look into English furniture designs of the eighteenth century.