The Encyclopedia of Tables
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Grange Books
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 17.7 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 78
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The Encyclopedia of Tables
The Encyclopedia of Tables is a digital book in PDF format available for instant download. After purchase, you can access the file right away and read on compatible devices using your preferred reading app.
This edition surveys how table forms and decoration evolved in Western furniture history. It focuses on examples from the 17th century onwards, while providing earlier context through its chronological structure.
Use this reference to explore changing functions, materials, and design influences across centuries.
Book Overview
The Encyclopedia of Tables uses a selection of tables to illustrate the development of the Western table over the ages. The approach emphasizes function and traditional use, along with craftsmanship, techniques, and materials.
Examples are arranged in a chronological sequence by century, and the book includes a dedicated chronology, a glossary, explanatory diagrams, and an index for reference use.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Century-by-century coverage, starting with sections labeled “Before 1600,” “1600-1700,” “1700-1800,” “1800-1900,” and “1900-1988.”
- A contents-driven structure that supports quick navigation through periods and themes.
- Reference additions including a chronology, glossary, explanatory diagrams, and an index.
- Discussion of how table design and decorative styles developed alongside broader social and artistic trends.
Why This Book Matters
Tables can reflect both practical living and decorative preferences. This book frames table development as part of wider cultural and artistic change in Western design.
By using illustrative examples organized over time, it supports readers looking for a structured overview rather than isolated object descriptions.
Book Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | |
| File Size | 17.7 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 78 |
| Title | The Encyclopedia of Tables |
| Published by | Grange Books |
| Imprint | a n imprint of Grange Books Plc The Grange |
| Imprint Location | Kingsnorth Industrial Estate Hoo, nr, Rochester Kent ME3 9ND |
| Publication Date | 1989 |
| Copyright | Copyright © 1989 Quintet Publishing Itd |
| Edition / This edition printed | This edition printed 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85627-872-7 |
| Publisher / Production | This book is produced by Quantum Books Ltd 6 Blundell Street London N7 9BH |
| Printing | Printed and bound in Singapore by Star Standard Industries (PTE) Ltd |
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Verified Bibliographic Details
| Contents | Introduction 6; Before 1600 8; 1600-1700 12; 1700-1800 22; 1800-1900 60; 1900-1988 98; Chronology 120; Glossary 122; Explanatory Diagrams 124; Index 126 |
|---|---|
| Imprint | an imprint of Grange Books Plc The Grange |
| Imprint address | Kingsnorth Industrial Estate Hoo, nr, Rochester Kent ME3 9ND |
| Printing and binding | Printed and bound in Singapore by Star Standard Industries (PTE) Ltd |
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