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 constitutes a not-to-be-missed treatise on the subject and will be of special interest to collectors of historical furniture literature. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.