The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture: Tables, Chairs, Sofas, and Beds - Softcover

Ketchum Jr., William C.; Schwartz, Marvin D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 157912108X ISBN 13: 9781579121082

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal, 2000

Synopsis

The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture is an indispensable reference and collecting tool for novice and experienced collectors alike. Expertly researched, each of the 334 representative examples of chests, cupboards, desks, racks, stands and other pieces-from Federal to Colonial Revival to Mission to modern-are photographed in full color and accompanied by an authoritative description of the variations, materials, origin, and (if known) maker. Price listings and tips help both casual and serious collectors find great buys and identify valuable pieces. An extensive reference section includes a checklist for identifying styles, a discussion on construction and types of woods, an illustrated glossary, a list of public collections, tips for buying at auction and much, much more.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Also available in this series: THE ANTIQUE HUNTER'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN POTTERY & PORCELAIN, THE ANTIQUE HUNTER'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN FURNITURE: CHEST CUPBOARDS, DESKS & OTHER PIECES, and The ANTIQUE HUNTER'S GUIDE TO AMERICAN SILVER & PEWTER

From the Inside Flap:

Easy-to-use and brimming with color photographs, Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces is an indispensable guidebook for novice and experienced collectors alike. Featuring 334 representative examples-from Colonial, Chippendale and Victorian Revival pieces-this volume covers the entire range of American case furniture as well as other household items such as magazine racks, umbrella stands, mirrors, and tea carts.

Expertly researched, extensive captions describe the object, its materials and dimensions, where and when it was manufactured, background information on the maker, the genre of the piece, and tips for collectors. Chests, Cupboards, Desks & Other Pieces also features a substantial reference section including, among other things, a checklist for identifying styles, a guide to furniture construction, and an extensive glossary, all illustrated with detailed line drawings. In addition, hints for buying at auction and an up-to-date price guide complete this invaluable volume.

Chests, Cupboards, Desks and Other Pieces is the companion volume to Tables, Chairs, Sofas, and Beds. Together, they cover the entire range of American furniture and are must-have reference books for anyone interested in antique furniture.

About this edition

• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 157912108X
• ISBN 13: 9781579121082
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480
• Editor: Von Habsburg Elizabeth