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Furniture [Hardcover]

Judith Miller (Author)
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*Starred Review* Marry a well-established subject-matter expert to a publisher recognized for its lavish four-color and educational tomes, and the honeymoon will last forever. Antiques maven and collector Miller talks all about furniture in what could easily be dubbed the best reference book of 2005. Twelve information-packed chapters divide and conquer, starting with 4000 B.C.E. to 1600 C.E and ending with postcontemporary and modern in 1970 to the present. There is nary a second to pause and linger: page after page describes the period, its defining elements of style, and its famous artisans and books and offers historical time lines and a collection of sample chairs, tables, case pieces, desks, and the like. The 3,000 photographs are superb, each with brief description, date of manufacture, dimensions, provenance (when known), occasional price (from $200 to more than $450,000), and sometimes the dealer code. More than enough education to prompt an even larger stampede of collectors. Useful addresses, further reading, dealer codes, and glossary are appended. Barbara Jacobs
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Judith is the ideal expert to guide both amateur and experienced collectors Homes and Interiors --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FURNITURE is better documented than that of other ancient civilizations, and it was obviously very well regarded in its day. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend!, Oct 11 2011
This review is from: Furniture: World Styles from Classical to Contemporary (Hardcover)
I was very interested in learning about specific styles of furniture but didn't know where to start. This book has numerous colour photographs and describes the specific styles in detail. It is a large, heavy book but well worth the money. I found it very helpful as it clearly describes the differences between styles (i.e. Art Nouveau and Art Deco) and how older styles influenced newer styles. Finally, I liked that it gave estimates on pricing. That way I could look at a piece similar to one in my local antique shop and determine whether or not it is priced appropriately.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference guide - highly recommended, Feb 23 2011
This review is from: Furniture: World Styles from Classical to Contemporary (Hardcover)
Comprehensive and definitive guide on the history of world furniture - well-illustrated - a sweeping broad scope reference manual - highly recommended for collectors, designers and those seeking to broaden their knowledge base with respect to furniture history and design over the centuries up to the present.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Furniture, by Judith Millar, Oct 19 2009
This review is from: Furniture (Hardcover)
This is an excellent book to have for the coffee table or a great book to accompany someone taking a decorating course in regards to the history of furniture...or in other words this book is helpful to get hold of the historic period and the furniture of that era. I also bought 'Chairs, by Judith Millar' Excellent as well.
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