The Encyclopedia of Furniture: Third Edition - Completely Revised |  | Author: Joseph Aronson
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 60925
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3 Revised
Pages: 496
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Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.6 x 1.4
ISBN: 0517037351
Dewey Decimal Number: 749.03
EAN: 9780517037355
ASIN: 0517037351
Publication Date: December 13, 1965
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A completely revised edition, covering every period and development to the present, the designers and makers, the woods and other materials, the architecture and decoration. 2,000 photographs. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
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 A wonderful reference for those learning the elements of design. August 22, 2007
Kate Ainsworth (Chicagoland)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a great visual encyclopedia for learning what parts of furniture and styles from different periods look like. When reading about a reproduction Greek klismos chair with sabre legs or a Louis XV commode with Sevres plaque and riband trim, there is nothing like a visual reference to understand what those words actually mean. Not a light read, but this is an important addition to the bookshelf of anyone really serious about being educated in elements of interior design.
A Must-Have Resource Book for all Design Libraries November 15, 2009
SVerity (Sydney Australia)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I cannot stress enough how fabulous this book is - it really is Must-Have Resource book for ALL Design Libraries. Having studied the applied arts/ craft arts & design this book is a great reference guide and something I use to check on original & replica styles from furniture suppliers, especially for historical aspects to help further inform clients on their choices/ placement & ultimately purchases. If you love furniture, design or are in both - then this is a great addition to your resources.
Wonderful reference February 3, 2010
Isabella Hepburn (Barcelona, Spain)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Incredible reference for different pieces of furniture and motifs ranging from the beginning of construction to present. Used it for my History of Furniture class...pictures were very helpful examples and the accompanying captions and text were thorough.
Wonderful furniture book September 15, 2007
Xuewen Chai (usa)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
If some one like antique furnitures, you got to have this book. it is very completely and tells you most the styles in the history.
Good dictionary-style book June 9, 2000
88 out of 89 found this review helpful
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FURNITURE is more like a dictionary of design terms with pictures of specific furniture pieces. It gives a brief history of the furniture periods, but it will not aide you in learning about the characteristics of the pieces in each style. It is a good choice if you are looking for a quick reference guide with pictures and definitions.
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