Bøger af Constance Simon

The eighteenth century was a golden era for English furniture design, and this book celebrates the works of the master craftsmen who helped define this iconic style. With detailed descriptions and vivid photography, readers will gain a new appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship that went into each piece of furniture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth Century is a historical book written by Constance Simon and originally published in 1905. It provides a detailed account of the development of furniture design in England during the 18th century. The book explores the lives and works of prominent furniture designers, including Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton, and their contributions to the field of furniture design. The author also examines the various styles of furniture that emerged during this period, including Rococo, Gothic, and Neoclassical. The book is illustrated with black and white photographs and sketches of furniture pieces, providing readers with a visual representation of the designs discussed. Overall, English Furniture Designers of the Eighteenth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of furniture design and the cultural and artistic developments of the 18th century in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.