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English Furniture from Charles II to Queen Anne
Adam Bowett
The Book
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English Furniture describes the development of fashionable English furniture between the restoration of Charles II in 1660 and the death of Queen Anne in 1714. Based largely on contemporary documents and on original and firmly documented furniture, together with the latest modern scholarship, it provides a closely-reasoned analysis of changing furniture styles, together with much technical information on materials and processes. The author’s radical new approach to the stylistic and structural analysis of furniture will change perceptions of English furniture and establish a new chronology for late seventeenth and early eighteenth century English furniture. This extensively illustrated book is the first comprehensive review of the subject for nearly one hundred years. Part one focuses on Charles II and James II, 1660-1688 with chapters on The Restoration, Case Furniture, Seat Furniture, Tables, Stands and Mirrors and Lacquer, japanning and varnish. The second part focuses on William III and Queen Anne, 1689-1714 and includes chapters on Furnishing the Williamite Court, Case Furniture, Seat Furniture, Tables, Stands and Looking Glasses. A full glossary of terms is inlcuded as well as a list of manuscript sources and a bibliography.
Sales Points
The first comprehensive re-evaluation for one hundred years
New and original research
Re-assesses the chronology of late seventeenth century English furniture design
A standard reference for beginners and specialists alike
Extensively illustrated with many new photographs
Includes a glossary of terms, list of manuscript sources and bibliography
The Author
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Adam Bowett is a lecturer in Furniture History at Brunel University, the author of numerous articles, conference contributor, etc. He is involved in an exhibition, opening on the 27 November 2001 at the Geffrye Museum entitled: ‘After the Fire - London Furniture 1666-1714’. He is also a contributor to the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
This is his first book.
Specifications
Size: 279 x 216mm
Pages: 368
Illustrations: over 550 illustrations
Imprint: Antique Collectors' Club
Publication Date: Available Now
ISBN: 1 85149 399 9
Price: $89.50
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