- Hardcover: 560 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; Re-issue (Compact) edition (1 Nov 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405358009
- ISBN-13: 978-1405358002
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 21.3 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 216,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Judith is the ideal expert to guide both amateur and experienced collectors (Homes and Interiors )
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From primitive pieces to elegant modernity, the definitive guide to 3,000 years of furniture design
A glorious encyclopedia from expert Judith Miller, a regular guest on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, showcasing more than 3,000 years of design. From primitive pieces to elegant modernity, this definitive guide illustrates every style and form. Packed with tips on how to recognise the key elements of each period and featuring lavish, full-colour photographs throughout.
With a special foreword by furniture designer and manufacturer David Linley.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
typical A1 DK layout and delicious design complemented by a wealth of information that neither patronises nor overwhelms. More, much more than a 'coffee table' book. A feast to drop into from time to time and educate your mind and your eyes.
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The book by Judith Miller. Who is famous for her Miller's Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide, has written a reference masterpiece. Its a 560 page heavyweight tome. that covers from 4000BC to post-modern/contemporary furniture.It highlights not only the history of the different periods, principle designers, movements and schools, it breaks the furniture down simply into the different motifs, features, colours and shapes used. While also graphically illustrating not only the furniture but the nomenclature associated with its parts.
Lavishly illustrated, it works as both a coffee table book and a educational reference book. I highly recommend it along side her book on "Chairs". My only wish after reading it was that it was twice the detail and half the weight.
Lavishly illustrated, it works as both a coffee table book and a educational reference book. I highly recommend it along side her book on "Chairs". My only wish after reading it was that it was twice the detail and half the weight.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
great book.. loads and loads of information. one of the best books i have ever bought!
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The History of Furniture and more
This is truly comprehensive - if you can"t find an example here, it's not been made! Superb illustrations and well recommended for anyone interested in social history.
Published 2 months ago by JJ
Great book
Lots of pictures and design details to help understand each style period. Great summaries as well. A fantastic book if you are studying Interior Design like I am or if you have an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lo Katz
Excellent - would recommend
Excellent. Bought this as a present for a friend and she loved it. Lots more pictures than anything else i have seen which i find more helpful than text when understanding... Read more
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