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Restoration style', also known as 'Carolean style', refers to the decorative artistic movement that became popular in England, from the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 to the late 1680s after Charles II. This book contains a detailed treatise on the furniture from this period, complete with a wealth of historical information, as well as detailed descriptions of the pieces, comments on manufacture, popularity and development. The text const...

Around the year that George I was crowned King (1714), furniture made from a new wood was appearing all over the great houses of England. It was regarded as the last word in fashionable novelty - and this wood was Mahogany. Mahogany has remained a highly desirable wood, and some of the most exquisite furniture ever made utilises this beautiful material. This text contains a comprehensive treatise on mahogany, including its history, popularity,...