The sequel to "The English Archive", this is a visual anthology of original designs of interiors, furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass and metalware. Sections run from the time of Louis XIV and the influence of Versailles at the end of the 17th century to the 1920s and the flowering of art deco. Each section is prefaced by a short historical note, followed by extensive captions and plates. Reprinted in both colour and black-and-white, there are original sketches and printed patterns from three centuries of design for ...
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The sequel to "The English Archive", this is a visual anthology of original designs of interiors, furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass and metalware. Sections run from the time of Louis XIV and the influence of Versailles at the end of the 17th century to the 1920s and the flowering of art deco. Each section is prefaced by a short historical note, followed by extensive captions and plates. Reprinted in both colour and black-and-white, there are original sketches and printed patterns from three centuries of design for furniture, textiles, wallpapers, glass, ceramics and whole interiors - a French archive of style and decoration. Manufacturers, designers, decorators, retailers, craftsmen and homemakers alike should find this treasury of the French design heritage a useful source of ideas. It also includes a comprehensive resource directory.
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Like New. Hardcover and dust jacket. Small tear to jacket corner. Fine binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Ships daily. This is an oversized or heavy book, that requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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Used-Very Good. Illustrated with original sketches and printed patterns from over 250 years of French design, this source book shows why France has an unparalleled reputation for originating many of the finer things in life. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks. BEAUTIFUL COPY! ! !
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0810933381. Stiff unmarked book in decorated boards; in glossy dust jacket.; 9.25 X 1 X 12.5 inches; 256 pages; Three hundred years of designs, patterns, samples, and original sketches of furniture, textiles, wallpapers, glass, ceramics, and more. With designs by Boulle, Berain, Pineau, Baccarat, Christofle, Guimard, Ruhlmann, Delaunay, and others. Illustrated with more than 600 designs and patterns.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
