American Furniture of the 18th Century: History, Technique & Structure
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Jeffrey P. Greene
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 39.5 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 329
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American Furniture of the 18th Century: History, Technique & Structure
American Furniture of the 18th Century is a comprehensive digital reference for collectors, antiquarians, and cabinetmakers. This PDF edition offers instant download access on desktop, tablet, and mobile reading apps.
Written by Jeffrey P. Greene, the book explores period design, construction, and craftsmanship. It is intended for anyone with an interest in 18th-century furniture.
Book Overview
American Furniture of the 18th Century is prized for its historical and artistic value by museums and collectors. Jeffrey P. Greene, a professional period furniture maker, chronicles the evolution of furniture styles during the 18th century. He explains and illustrates authentic techniques, including joinery, carving, turning, inlay, time-honored finishing methods, and working drawings.
Jeffrey P. Greene is a self-taught furniture maker specializing in formal 18th-century designs. With his wife, he operates the Ball & Claw, a furniture showroom in Wickford, Rhode Island.
The book closes with a gallery of 24 original pieces. Each example is examined for design, construction, and artistic merit, supported by exploded drawings and color photos.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Historical influences and tastes that shaped 18th-century American furniture design.
- Authentic joinery and construction methods used by period furniture makers.
- Carving, turning, and inlay techniques explained and illustrated.
- Time-honored finishing methods and guidance for making working drawings.
- Detailed analysis of 24 important original examples with exploded drawings and color photographs.
- Insight into styles from William and Mary through Queen Anne, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Sheraton, and Neoclassical.
Why American Furniture of the 18th Century Matters
This volume connects the history, craft, and construction of classic American furniture. It serves antiquarians as a detailed guide to the furniture maker’s methods. For cabinetmakers of any period, it is an essential reference on connoisseurship and historical methods.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 39.5 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 41465836 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 329 |
| Print Length | 320 pages |
| Author | Jeffrey P. Greene |
| Publisher | The Taunton Press |
| Publication Date | September 1, 1996 |
| ISBN-10 | 1561581046 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1561581047 |
| Taunton Product # | 070236 |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 35 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #736,658 in Books |
| Item Weight | 3.15 pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.25 x 0.93 x 11.25 inches |
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Download American Furniture of the 18th Century today and keep this lasting reference in your digital library.
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| Title | American Furniture of the 18th Century: History, Technique & Structure |
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| List Price | $45.00 U.S. |
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