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Excerpt from French Furniture Under Louis XVMany people are inclined to see in the Louis XV Style only a very sumptuous and profusely ornamented elegance more in keeping with the pleasures of roues than with the simple family life of sober business folks like the majority of us. True, it is the perfect expression of a frivolous and voluptuous period marked by a passion for pleasure - all pleasure, from the most delicate intellectual and social...

Excerpt from French Furniture Under Louis XIVOne or two of these inventories, which convey so rich an impression of vivid reality, will allow us to penetrate into the homes of this middle class of the seventeenth century.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-ar...

Excerpt from French Furniture Under Louis XVI and the EmpireSmall towns, went on quietly with Louis XVI styles, which were often simply Louis XV hardly modified at all, and they continued this up to the moment when industrial production on a large scale, centralised and carried out by machinery, shut, one by one for ever, the little workshops from which throughout two centuries so much simple beauty had issued to spread its boon among the dwel...

Excerpt from French Furniture in the Middle Ages and Under Louis XIIIA consecutive and complete history of French furniture - complete in that it should not leave out the furniture used by the lower middle classes, the artisans and the peasants - remains still to be written, and the four little books of this series are far from claiming to fill such a gap. And yet they will perhaps usefully fill their modest place by giving some hints and idea...

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About the Book Titles in this category are about Antiques and Collectibles describe items that are valuable or of interest to collectors. Older collectibles provide insights into a previous time period in history, or may exhibit a high level of craftsmanship, or unique design, or represent another or ancient culture. The list of collectible items is immense, some examples covered by our titles being: Worcester Royal Porcelain, Greek and Roman ...

About the Book Titles in this category are about Antiques and Collectibles describe items that are valuable or of interest to collectors. Older collectibles provide insights into a previous time period in history, or may exhibit a high level of craftsmanship, or unique design, or represent another or ancient culture. The list of collectible items is immense, some examples covered by our titles being: Worcester Royal Porcelain, Greek and Roman ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Contained within this text is a detailed treatise on the furniture of the 'Empire' and 'Louis XVI' styles. Complete with information on history, popularity, manufacture, and much more besides, this text constitutes a great book for those with an interest in furniture from these periods and in historical furniture in general. Furniture under the reign of Louis XVI was elegant in its form and decoration, with much use of fluted columns, carved f...

Contained within this antique book is concise yet detailed discussion on the furniture of the Middle Ages, written by Roger De Felice. Containing comments on the little-known history, development, and influences of furniture throughout this dark period of our past, this text will greatly appeal to those with a keen interest in the history of furniture and it makes for a worthy addition to collections of historical furniture literature. Many an...

This antique book contains a comprehensive discussion of the technique and characteristics of the designers of Empire style furniture. Complete with easy-to-digest information and a plethora of detailed, authentic photographs, this book will be of great value to those with an interest in the furniture of this period and also makes for a worthy addition to collections of antique furniture literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Characte...

This antique text contains a detailed treatise on Louis XVI furniture. Including information on its history, development, and construction, this text constitutes a definitive guide on the subject and is not to be missed by discerning collectors and those with a keen interest in historical furniture. The chapters of this book include: 'Characteristics and Technique of the Louis XVI Style', 'Panelled Furniture and Tables', 'Chairs and Various Pi...