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British Campaign Furniture: Elegance Under Canvas 1740-1914The first-ever book on the suites of travelling furniture used by British soldiers over one-and-a-half centuries. For the travelling British soldier, campaign furniture - chairs, desks, and other items, brought the comfort and civility of home to life under canvas. Made to be carried on the march and assembled on site, campaign furniture reached an aesthetic apex in 18th- and 19th-century England. |
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Chinese Classical Furniture Grace Wu Bruce Chinese hardwood furniture of the Ming dynasty is known the world over for its classical beauty and ingenious design. This introduction to Ming furniture opens with a short history of Chinese furniture styles, discusses and illustrated the many varieties of chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, and stands included among Ming pieces, and uses woodblock prints of the time to explore how the pieces were... Hardcover | 80 Pages | ... |
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Chinese Furniture Craig Clunas This volume covers the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of Chinese furniture, one of the largest and most important outside China. It includes unique masterpieces of lacquered furniture attributable to the workshops of the Imperial Court. It also contains a representative group of hardwood furniture of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), which has had such a strong influence on contemporary... |
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Restoration Recipes: A sourcebook of techniques and projects for restoring antique and second-hand furnitureJulia de Bierre, James Bain Smith This is a source book of new and traditional techniques for restoring, renovating, and decorating furniture. The emphasis is placed on the values and satisfaction of craftsmanship in refurbishing and creating furniture of lasting value. Hardcover | 176 Pages | ISBN: 1902757033 |
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Miller's Collecting FurnitureChristopher Payne, Janet Gleeson (Editor), E. King (Illustrator), I. Booth (Photographer), J. Hurst (Photographer) |
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Discovering and Restoring Antique FurnitureMichael Bennett Designed for amateurs interested in the restoration of antique or period wooden furniture, this handbook provides step-by-step explanations of techniques and methods. It gives advice on how to date furniture, how to restore damaged structures and surfaces, and how to apply finishing touches. The reader is not expected to be a skilled cabinet maker, but he or she will be shown, in step-by-step... |
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Miller's Pine and Country Furniture Buyer's GuideJudith H Miller, Martin Miller Pine and country furniture continues to ride the crest of popularity with collectors drawn to the warm-coloured tones, attractive designs and affordable prices. Selling over 20,000 copies since publication, Miller's Pine & Country Furniture Buyer's Guide has been completely revised with all price ranges updated. It is the essential practical reference work for both new enthusiasts and ... |
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Miller's Late Georgian to Edwardian Furniture Buyer's GuideLeslie Gillham (Editor) A reference work for experienced collectors and novices alike, for identifying and valuing pieces from the late-Georgian to the Edwardian period. Over 4000 items are illustrated and described, with over 500 in colour, each with an up-to-date price guide reflecting the latest market trends. Furniture is arranged by type and use, such as tables, seating furniture and desks. |
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Furniture FaceliftsMark Thurgood, Liz Wagstaff This practical text offers quick and easy ways to transform inexpensive junk-shop items or undistinguished furniture into unique and stylish pieces. It presents a range of ideas, designs, projects and techniques for working with paint, fabric, wood, metal and glass. The book includes 30 major projects for revamping furniture, along with a directory of all the techniques required with easy-to-follow... |
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Furniture RestorationKevin Jan Bonner A title in the PRACTICAL CRAFTS series, for beginners to furniture restoration, with practical tips on tools, materials, workspace, health and safety. Provides the necessary advice for transforming old furniture using repair techniques, finishing, painting, French polishing and distressing. PaperBack | 152 Pages | ISBN: 1861080123 |
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