About Old Furniture, The Period of Queen Anne
Original price was: $4.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00.
Product Specs:
- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 11.6 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 202
- Instant Download
About Old Furniture, The Period of Queen Anne
About Old Furniture, The Period of Queen Anne is a detailed PDF guide to English furniture from the Queen Anne era. This digital edition can be downloaded instantly after purchase. It is the second volume in the Little Books About Old Furniture series.
Written by J. P. Blake and A. E. Reveirs-Hopkins, this illustrated book first appeared in 1917. It offers a focused look at the furniture styles and makers associated with Queen Anne, including the work of Sir Christopher Wren and Grinling Gibbons. The text covers everything from chairs and tables to secretaires, clocks, and lacquered furniture.
Book Overview
The book explores the design, construction, and cultural context of English furniture in the early eighteenth century. It is organized into chapters on the Queen Anne period, mirrors and stools, chairs and tables, chests of drawers and cabinets, secretaires and writing tables, clocks, and lacquered furniture. Each chapter is supported by illustrations.
This digital edition includes a linked table of contents, footnotes, and an index, making it easy to navigate.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A survey of the Queen Anne period and its place in English furniture history.
- Discussion of Sir Christopher Wren and Grinling Gibbons.
- Details on mirrors, stools, and a Queen Anne bedroom.
- Chairs and tables of the period.
- Chests of drawers, tallboys, cabinets, and china cabinets.
- Secretaires, bureaux, writing tables, clocks, and lacquered furniture.
Why This Book Matters
Queen Anne furniture is admired for its graceful curves and fine walnut construction. This book helps readers understand the pieces and the craftsmen behind them.
As a period reference from 1917, it preserves knowledge about furniture forms that remain popular with collectors. It also provides context for later eighteenth-century styles such as Chippendale and Sheraton, covered in companion volumes.
Book Details
| Author | J. P. Blake and A. E. Reveirs-Hopkins |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frederick A. Stokes Company |
| Imprint Location | New York |
| Publication Year | 1917 |
| Pages | 202 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 11.6 MB |
| Language | English |
| Series | Little Books About Old Furniture, Volume II |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Print Location | Great Britain |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital PDF download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.
The file can be read on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and compatible e-reader apps, including Kindle apps. Use a PDF reader to open the file and navigate the linked table of contents.
FAQ
How do I get access after purchase? A download link is provided immediately after checkout.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, delivered as a PDF file.
Can I read it on my e-reader or tablet? Yes, it works with most PDF readers, tablets, and compatible Kindle apps.
Add this classic guide to your collection and explore the details of Queen Anne furniture.
User Reviews
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Original price was: $4.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00.
There are no reviews yet.