English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth Century is a historical book written by Constance Simon and originally published in 1905. It provides a detailed account of the development of furniture design in England during the 18th century. The book explores the lives and works of prominent furniture designers, including Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton, and their contributions to the field of furniture design. The author also examines the various styles of furniture that emerged during this ...
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English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth Century is a historical book written by Constance Simon and originally published in 1905. It provides a detailed account of the development of furniture design in England during the 18th century. The book explores the lives and works of prominent furniture designers, including Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton, and their contributions to the field of furniture design. The author also examines the various styles of furniture that emerged during this period, including Rococo, Gothic, and Neoclassical. The book is illustrated with black and white photographs and sketches of furniture pieces, providing readers with a visual representation of the designs discussed. Overall, English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of furniture design and the cultural and artistic developments of the 18th century in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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