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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1877 The English Fireplace: Its Advantages, Its Objections, and its RivalsLondon: 1877A very scarce illustrated Victorian era trade catalogue of fireplaces.
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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.
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c1930 The Devon Fire, List No. 27London: c1930No. 27 of the catalogues of "The Devon Fire" fireplace, illustrated in colour throughout.
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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.
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1928 Lloyd Loom Woven Furniture & Baby CarriagesLondon: 1928A very scarce 1928 advertisement catalogue for the woven furniture and carriages sold by W. Lusty & Sons.
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1927-1936 English HomesLondon: 1927-1936A collection of six volumes from H. Avray Tipping's illustrated series on English homes throughout different historical periods.
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1921 Furnishing the HouseLondon: 1921A first edition copy of this uncommon and profusely illustrated guide to furnishing the 1920s home.
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1900 Oriental RugsNew York: 1900A brightly bound first edition of John Kimberly Mumford's illustrated study of the oriental rug.
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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.
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1849 Part of the Collection of Releivo Decorations as Executed in Papeir Mache & Carton PierreLondon: 1849A very scarce 1849 trade catalogue for London based decorative plaster firm George Jackson & Sons, illustrated with over sixty plates.
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1987 American Design The Desert SouthwestNew York : 1987A detailed work on American design in the Desert Southwest published in 1987.
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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.
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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.
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1914 Decoration in England from 1660 to 1770London: [1914]The first edition of this illustrated work by Francis Lenygon on English architecture and decoration.
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1870 The Bath Ecritoire and its Historical PicturesBath: 1870Sir Jerom Murch's very scarce work detailing the ecritoire given by the Ladies of Bath to the Princess of Wales on the occasion of her wedding.
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1879 Wentzel Jamitsers Entwurfe zu Prachtgefassen in Silber und GoldBerlin: 1879A very scarce work consisting of lithographic plates of the silver and gold vessels made by Viennese goldsmith and artist Wenzel Jamnitzer.
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1924 Bronzes et Bois Sculptes des Collections PriveesParis: 1924The first edition of this uncommon work presenting images of decorative objects hailing from the eras of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
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1921-23 Die Raumkunst Wohnungskultur Und MobelStuttgart: 1921-23Two volumes of illustrated work on art, design and furniture in the home by Frida Schottmuller and Wilhelm Kurth.
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c1927 Lamps, Shades, MirrorsLondon: 1927A copy of this unique very scarce illustrated catalogue of lamps with text on the psychology of colour by Isobel Savory.
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1920 A Catalogue of Furniture, Pictures, Tapestries, Enamels, China, ect. at Quenby HallLondon: 1920A very scarce 1921 auction catalogue from Quenby Hall.
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1949 Furnishing to Fit the FamilyLondon: 1949A scarce reprinted edition of this delightful guide to furnishing a house to fit a family, with illustrations.
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1949 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1949London: 1949A 1949 British annual of international furniture and decorative art, with numerous photographs throughout.
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1948 Decorative Art: The Studio Year Book: 1943-1948London: 1948A profusely illustrated British annual of international furniture and decoration for the years 1943 to 1948.
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1887 4vols Dictionnaire de l'Ameublement et de la Decoration: Depuis le XIIIe siecle jusqu'a nos joursParis: 1887A dictionary of French decorative arts, complete in four volumes, all smartly rebound.
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c1938-1968 4 vols Furniture AdvertsLondon, Bristol, Kilburn : c1938-1968A collection of four furniture advertisements.
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1918 Decorative Textiles: An Illustrated Book on Coverings for Furniture, etc.Philadelphia: 1918A beautifully illustrated limited edition of this work on decorative textiles.
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1952 Modern Cabinet Work Furniture and FitmentsLondon : 1952A sixth edition copy of this work on modern cabinet work and furniture, with plates.
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1841-1848 Studies from Old English MansionsLondon: 1841-1848The complete four volume set of C. J. Richardson's beautifully illustrated study of Old English houses, and their contents.
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1868-1875 Dictionnaire Raisonne du Mobilier FrancaisParis: 1868-1875A beautiful set of this densely illustrated nineteenth century French work on furniture by the renowned French architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
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1877 Household Elegancies: Suggestions in Household Art and Tasteful Home DecorationsNew York: 1877In this illustrated volume, C. S. Jones instructs readers on how to make their homes more ornamental.
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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 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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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.