Jacobean Furniture And English Styles In Oak And Walnut (1916)

Jacobean Furniture and English Styles in Oak and Walnut, written by Helen Churchill Candee and published in 1916, is a comprehensive guide to the furniture styles of the Jacobean era in England. The book provides a detailed examination of the materials, designs, and techniques used by English furniture makers during this period, with a particular focus on oak and walnut wood. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of furniture pieces, as well as detailed descriptions of their construction and ornamentation. Candee also provides historical context for the development of these styles, tracing their evolution from earlier Tudor and Elizabethan designs. In addition to its focus on furniture, Jacobean Furniture and English Styles in Oak and Walnut also explores related decorative arts such as carving, upholstery, and metalwork. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English furniture and design, and remains a classic text in the field.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.