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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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1924 The Old-World HouseLondon: 1924Herbert Cescinsky's study of interior and home design, first edition in two volumes. -
1978 Rugs and Carpets of the WorldLondon: 1978The first edition of this brightly illustrated work on rugs and carpets from around the world, in the original dust wrapper and slipcase. -
1927-34 The Period Guide to Fabrics in Relation to FurnitureLondon: 1927-34A very scarce portfolio published by the Arthur H. Lee & Sons tapestry company, which provides information on how to match appropriate fabrics to period furniture, with over ten cards to each of the sections, most of which are illustrated. -
1967 French Furniture and Interior Decoration of the 18th CenturyLondon: 1967A colourfully illustrated work on the furniture and interior decoration trends within France in the eighteenth century, written by Pierre Verlet and in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1967 French Furniture and Interior Decoration of the 18th CenturyLondon: 1967A lovely first English language edition of this sweeping volume concerning French furniture of the eighteenth century, scarcely seen. -
1981 The Silversmiths of Birmingham and Their MarksLondon: 1981An excellent first edition of this major work on the history of British silversmithing, complete with its original clipped dust wrapper. -
1961 Regency Furniture 1800-1830London: 1961A near fine copy of this fascinating work on the history of regency furniture in England, illustration throughout. -
1878-80 2vol Dictionnaire du Tapissier: Crique et HistoriqueParis: 1878-80An informative French reference work, which contains information on various types of upholstery, presented in two volumes with one volume containing over one hundred and twenty colour plates. -
1958 Fireplaces by Bratt ColbranLondon: 1958A very scarce 1958 fireplace catalogue, complete with photographs and prices. -
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. -
1978 500 Jahre GlaskunstZurich: 1978A fascinating and beautifully illustrated work on the Biemann Collection of German glasswork, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1962 Georgian Cabinet Makers c. 1700-1800London : 1962A stunning new and revised edition of Georgian Cabinet Makers written by one the leading authorities on the subject, with many illustrations. -
1961 Nineteenth Century British GlassLondon: 1961A near fine copy of this illustrated work on the history of British nineteenth-century glass and glass-making, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1902-04 The Modern Carpenter Joiner and Cabinet-Maker: A Complete GuideLondon: 1902-04A beautifully illustrated guide to architecture and all of its practical applications, covering a range of subjects such as wood-working, cabinet making, as well as building law. With Talwin Morris bindings in his signature decorative style. -
1823 The Carpenter's New Guide, Being a Complete Book of LinesLondon: 1823A fascinating early nineteenth-century guidebook for carpentry and joinery, illustrated with eighty-four copper plates. -
1903 Illustrated History of FurnitureLondon and New York: 1903A later impression of Frederick Litchfield's delightfully illustrated history of furniture, illustrated throughout. -
1935 A Survey of British Industrial ArtsBenfleet: 1935An illustrated first edition 1935 survey of British art styles in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the realm of furniture, metalwork, and pottery. -
1880 Les Oeuvres de Bernard Palissy, Publiees d'Apres Les Textes OriginauxParis: 1880A lovely copy of the compiled works of sixteenth-century French Huguenot potter, Bernard Palissy, sumptuously bound in full morocco by Morrell. -
1906 The Oriental Rug a Monograph on Eastern Rugs and Carpets, Saddle-Bags, Mats & PillowsNew York: 1906An interesting study into the appreciation of oriental rugs, a thorough exploration with colour plates. -
1969 English Barometers 1680-1860 A History of Domestic Barometers and Their MakersLondon: 1969A first edition copy of this profusely illustrated work on English barometers from 1680 to 1860, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1950 English Interior Decoration 1500-1800London: 1950A smart, first edition copy of this extensive work on English interior design and decoration from 1500 to 1830, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1993 Regency Design, 1790-1840: Gardens, Buildings, Interiors, FurnitureLondon: 1993An exquisite copy of this heavily illustrated work on regency design, furniture, and architecture in Georgian England. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2007 Irish Furniture: Woodwork and Carving in Ireland from the Earliest Times to the Act of UnionLondon: 2007An exquisite copy of this heavily illustrated work on the history of Irish furniture, woodworking and carving in particular, from the earliest times to the Act of Union. -
1920 The Practical Book of Oriental RugsLondon: 1920A fifth, new and enlarged edition of this fascinating early twentieth-century work on oriental rugs, fully illustrated with coloured plates. -
1913 The Practical Book of Oriental RugsLondon: 1913A fourth, new and enlarged edition of this fascinating early twentieth-century work on oriental rugs, fully illustrated with coloured plates. -
1913 The Practical Book of Oriental RugsLondon: 1913A third, new and enlarged edition of this fascinating early twentieth-century work on oriental rugs, fully illustrated with coloured plates. -
1925 Oriental Rugs, Antique and ModernLondon: 1925A brightly illustrated and impressively detailed and informative guide to the Oriental rug. -
1978 Rugs and Carpets of the WorldLondon: 1978A vibrantly illustrated study of the history of the rug around the globe and in different cultures. -
1892 The Holy Carpet of the Mosque at ArdebilLondon: 1892A very scarce first edition work by Edward Stebbing on the impressive Ardabil Carpet. -
1922 2Vol Hand-Woven Carpets, Oriental and EuropeanLondon: 1922A brightly illustrated two volume Limited Edition study of the history and technical details of hand woven rugs. -
1949 Le Tapis; The RugParis: 1949A first edition study of oriental rugs, illustrated throughout and with numerous topped in colour plates. -
1998 Caucasian Prayer RugsLondon: 1998A beautifully illustrated first edition study of of these culturally and spiritually significant woven rugs. -
1989 British Antique Furniture: Price Guide and Reasons for ValuesSuffolk: 1989An excellent copy of this important guide to the process of collecting antique furniture, providing readers with a detailed commentary on value and price. -
1929 English FurnitureLondon: 1929A limited edition of this volume providing an account of the history of English furniture. -
1925 English Rooms and Their Decoration at a GlanceLondon: 1925A finely bound, two volume set of this work regarding the history of English home decor. From the library of socialite and patron of the arts, Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1944 Georgian Cabinet-MakersLondon: 1944A lovely first edition of this work concerning Georgian cabinet-makers, from the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie.