| Edition |
Third edition, revised and expanded. |
| Description |
108 pages : illustrations ; 16 x 23 cm |
| Note |
"Published in cooperation with the American Association for State and Local History." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-100) and index. |
| Contents |
Medieval Style, 1607-1700 -- Renaissance Style, 1607-1700 -- Restoration Style, 1660-1700 -- William and Mary Style, 1695-1730 -- Queen Anne Style, 1730-1760 -- Chippendale Style, 1755-1790 -- Federal Style, 1790-1815 -- Phyfe Style, 1801-1825 -- Classical Styles, 1805-1840 -- Empire Style, 1810-1820 -- French Restauration Style, 1830-1850 -- Gothic Revival Style, 1841-1860 -- Elizabethan Style, 1851-1915 -- Rococo Revival Style, 1845-1865 -- Naturalistic Style, 1850-1865 -- Louis XVI Style, 1850-1914 -- Renaissance Revival Style, 1851-1880 -- Neo-Greek Style, 1855-1885 -- Egyptian Revival Style, 1865-1890 -- Reform and Eastlake Styles, 1872-1885 -- Art Furniture Styles, 1875-1914 -- Art Nouveau Style, 1896-1914 -- Arts and Crafts Styles, 1885-1915 -- Prairie School Style, 1900-1920 -- Art Deco Styles, 1925-1945 -- International Style, 1940-present -- Craftsman Styles, 1945-present -- Contemporary Styles, 1981-present -- Dutch Style, 1624-1860 -- German Style, 1751-1870 -- Spanish Style, 1601-1900 -- Vernacular Styles, 1671-1790 -- Vernacular Styles, 1791-1914 -- Shaker Style, 1801-1914 -- Windsor Style, 1750-present -- Garden Furniture Styles, 1801-1914 |
| Summary |
"Now in its third edition, Identifying American Furniture is a concise, indispensable resource for curators, collectors, and connoisseurs alike, as well as for students of history and the decorative arts. Containing over 200 photographs of representative pieces and an extensive bibliography, Naeve's book is the classic guide for those wishing to make quick identification of specific objects or to do further research." "In 36 brief sections, Naeve identifies the distinguishing characteristics of each style that makes up America's rich furniture heritage. Each trend is related to international stylistic movements, innovative craftsmen, influential publications, and the technological improvements that shaped them. Key factors of each style are highlighted for easy identification. A bibliography and resource list allow the reader to do further research on a particular style or piece of interest."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Subject |
Furniture -- United States -- Styles.
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Furniture -- Expertising -- United States.
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| Added Author |
American Association for State and Local History.
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| ISBN |
0393318443 paperback $15.95 |
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9780393318449 paperback |
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