American Antique Office Furniture - A Guide to Desks, Secretaries and Bookcases, with Pictures and Descriptions

This antiquarian book comprises a detailed catalogue of antique American office furniture, including notable information, photographs, and descriptions of the various pieces mentioned. A superb book that will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in antique furniture, this text is not to be missed by discerning enthusiasts and makes for a great addition to collections of historical furniture literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Definitions and General Remarks', 'Early Types of Desks', 'Desks - Later and Chippendale Styles', 'Desks - Hepplewhite Style', 'Cylinder Desks', 'Tambour Desks and Secretary Bookcases', 'Bureau Desks', 'Other Kinds of Desks', 'Secretaries and Secretary-Bookcases', 'Anne and Chippendale Styles', 'China Cabinets'... and more. We are proud to republish this antiquarian book now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.

• | Author: Edgar J. Miller
• | Publisher: Ford. Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 18, 2012
• | Number of Pages: 66 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1447443977
• | ISBN-13: 9781447443971