American Furniture – Queen Anne and Chippendale Period

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American Furniture – Queen Anne and Chippendale Period : 1725-1788. Author, Joseph Downs

American Furniture – Queen Anne and Chippendale Periodis a detailed collection of illustrations of 400 examples of American furniture from the Queen Anne and Chippendale periods, the era when cabinetmakers of New England, New York, Philadelphia and the South were at the peak of their success. Every illustration includes information about that piece’s place of origin, date of construction, dimensions, special features and qualities and the maker and original owner when known. Serious collectors of antique furniture will appreciate the technical information included by the author Joseph Downs, while anyone interested in the early-American way of life will enjoy the highly readable history of this era of furniture making.

397 pages. Hardcover.

ISBN 978-0-76431-407-0