A History of English Furniture - The Age of Satinwood, 1770-1820

Dover Publications. As New in As New dust jacket. 1972. Softcover. 0486222063 . This specific softcover book is in like new condition with a cover that has sharp edges and corners and a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "This book covers the period from 1770-1820. Satinwood, which made its appearance around the turn of the century, did not altogether come to replace mahogany, but was often used in conjunction with it, as were other woods made available by increased trade with all parts of the world. After 1770 the chair rapidly approached its final development and present design, characterized by lightness, simplicity of line and a comparative absence of carving. Needlework in upholstery was abandoned in favor of tapestry or parfilage. There was a proliferation of lacquered and japanned furniture, and whole bedrooms were often furnished with lacquer. This volume includes photographs of japanned cabinets, clothes chests, cupboards, beds and commodes, and of clocks, mirrors, marble table tops, writing tables, chairs, settees, dressing tables and tea-caddies." ; Vol. 4; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 263 pages .