Genuine Antique Furniture

By Arthur De Bles and De Bles Arthur

Book Overview

Genuine Antique Furniture is a comprehensive guide to identifying and valuing antique furniture written by Arthur De Bles. The book provides a detailed overview of different styles of antique furniture, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical. It also covers the different materials used in antique furniture, such as wood, metal, and upholstery.De Bles provides readers with information on how to identify genuine antique furniture, including tips on identifying wood types, construction techniques, and hardware. He also discusses the importance of provenance and how to determine the age and authenticity of antique furniture.The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the different styles and features of antique furniture. It also provides a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, Genuine Antique Furniture is an essential resource for anyone interested in antique furniture, whether as a collector or a seller. It provides valuable information on how to identify, value, and appreciate these beautiful and historic pieces of furniture.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: 1163808873
• ISBN13: 9781163808870
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 2.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"