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: 'Characteristics and Technique of the Style', 'Various Articles of Furniture and Their Use', and 'Images of and Descriptions of Furniture'. Many antique texts such as this are increasingly costly and hard to come by, and it is with this in mind that we are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.