Bøger af Frances Clary Morse

This beautifully illustrated volume provides a fascinating insight into the world of antique furniture, showcasing some of the most striking and unique designs from the 16th to 19th centuries. Featuring detailed descriptions, historical context, and an expert analysis of the styles and trends that defined each era, this edition is a must-have for collectors, historians, and anyone with an interest in the history of furniture design.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Originally published in 1902, Furniture of the Olden Time provides a separate history for each species of furniture, from the time when the first example is known to have existed in the United States to the latest date before this book is originally published. With illustrations. CONTENTS: Introduction. Chapter I. Chests, chests of drawers, and dressing-tables Chapter II. Bureaus and washstands Chapter III. Bedsteads Chapter IV. Cupboards and sideboards Chapter V. Desks Chapter VI. Chairs Chapter VII. Settles, settees, and sofas Chapter VIII. Tables Chapter IX. Musical instruments Chapter X. Fires and lights Chapter XI. Clocks Chapter XII. Looking-glasses Chapter XIII. Doorways, mantels, and stairs Glossary of terms used in cabinet work.