Furniture of the Olden Time

By Frances Clary 1887- Morse

Book Overview

""Furniture of the Olden Time"" is a comprehensive guide to the history of furniture design from the earliest times up until the mid-19th century. Written by Frances Clary Morse, an expert in antique furniture, the book covers a wide range of styles and periods, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Federal. The author provides detailed descriptions of each style, along with illustrations and photographs of key pieces from each era. The book also includes information on the materials and techniques used in furniture making, as well as tips on how to identify and evaluate antique pieces. Whether you are a collector, dealer, or simply interested in the history of furniture, ""Furniture of the Olden Time"" is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the evolution of furniture design over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417990414
• ISBN13: 9781417990412
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"