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594 illustrations, including 277 photos, of authentic, prized, Craftsman furniture as shown in two catalogs — circa 1910 — by foremost manufacturers. Numerous settles, rockers, armchairs, bookcases, plus many other kinds of pieces. Captions.
Synopsis:
Directly influenced by William Morris' Arts and Crafts Movement in England, the Stickley family created what is now known and prized as Craftsman-style furniture. Termed by its creators "the first original expression of American thought in furniture", Craftsman furniture is very much in demand today, with prices skyrocketing.
Collectors, antique hunters, restorers, and catalog buffs can now see hundreds of pieces of Craftsman furniture as they were actually offered for sale in two Stickley turn-of-the-century catalogs. The 594 illustrations in this volume depict numerous settles, rockers, armchairs, reclining chairs, bookcases, desks, and tables. Captions describe exact measurements and often include original prices. New introduction.
Synopsis:
Beautiful, functional furniture in two authentic catalogs from 1910. 594 illus.
"Synopsis"
by Ingram,
Directly influenced by William Morris' Arts and Crafts Movement in England, the Stickley family created what is now known and prized as Craftsman-style furniture. Termed by its creators "the first original expression of American thought in furniture", Craftsman furniture is very much in demand today, with prices skyrocketing.
Collectors, antique hunters, restorers, and catalog buffs can now see hundreds of pieces of Craftsman furniture as they were actually offered for sale in two Stickley turn-of-the-century catalogs. The 594 illustrations in this volume depict numerous settles, rockers, armchairs, reclining chairs, bookcases, desks, and tables. Captions describe exact measurements and often include original prices. New introduction.
"Synopsis"
by Ingram,
Beautiful, functional furniture in two authentic catalogs from 1910. 594 illus.
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