Pulaski bedroom furniture > New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Nancy E. Richards, ISBN 0912724382

New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Nancy E. Richards, ISBN 0912724382

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This volume comprehensively explores the furniture industry of New England, detailing the impact of urban communities, especially Boston, as well as the pervasiveness of regionalism, which has attracted fresh attention from scholars. The importance of the export trade and the roles of specialists, particularly the upholsterer, also receive consideration. The variety of New England furniture - in form, in origin, and in ornament - is beautifully demonstrated. By articulating the technical aspects of the style, the book lays a groundwork for future scholars and provides a springboard for cultural studies using the Winterthur furniture collection. An intriguing narrative tale as well as an essential reference, this volume presents informative essays on various furniture forms, detailed entries on 225 individual objects, and a comprehensive index. It is the collaboration of several individuals: Nancy E. Richards and Nancy Goyne Evans, Winterthur's former senior curator and registrar, respectively; curator of furniture Wendy A. Cooper; conservator Michael S. Podmaniczky; and researcher Clare G. Noyes. Their expertise and insight broaden our understanding of the artisans, networks, and products of the extensive New England furniture trade in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Furniture Restoration: Practical Crafts Series by Kevin Jan Bonner, ISBN 1861080123

Whether you wish to renovate that old chair gathering dust in the attic, or bring back to life a second-hand piece from a thrift shop, this is the book for you. It covers repairing finishes, veneers and structural damage, stripping, filling, refinishing, and more. Discover the pleasure of seeing a "worthless" piece of furniture become a practical and valuable asset. Furniture Restoration: Practical Crafts Series by Kevin Jan Bonner, ISBN 1861080123
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The Story of Western Furniture by Phyllis Bennett Oates, ISBN 1561310670

This absorbing history traces the development of furniture design and production, from the days of ancient Egypt to the present, describing what articles were made in each period, how they were made, and what were the social and economic conditions that affected style and finish. The Story of Western Furniture by Phyllis Bennett Oates, ISBN 1561310670
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Taoist Bedroom Secrets by Chian Zettersan, ISBN 0914955713

This book is about the deep sexual wisdom of love as one of the "eight supporting pillars of Taoism." According to the traditional teaching, the "Taoist Bedroom Secrets" are the root of human happiness. They are based on the foundation of the ancient Chinese procedures of diagnosis, therapy, and treatment. This book focuses on the "jade stem" and the "jade gate, " which symbolize the exchange of masculine and feminine energy. The strongly vitalizing power of the many illustrated chi exercises can be recognized in names like "Return to Springtime" or "The Heavenly Water of the Life Force." Master Chian Zettnersan has over 30 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He is a member of the World Organization for Acupuncture in Peking and works as a chi-kung therapist. Taoist Bedroom Secrets by Chian Zettersan, ISBN 0914955713
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The Secular Furniture of E. W. Godwin by Susan Weber Soros, ISBN 0300081596

Victorian architect-designer E. W. Godwin (1833-1886), tying himself neither morally nor aesthetically to a single style, approached design with what he called "judicious eclecticism." Seeking to design furniture appropriate to the needs of modern living, he grappled with the problems of affordability, utility, and function and experimented with modular and fitted furniture decades before it became popular in the mid-twentieth century. This book is the first comprehensive study of Godwin's furniture designs. Taking the form of a catalogue raisonne, the book documents and reproduces all known examples of his secular furniture and related furniture designs.

Susan Weber Soros traces the development of Godwin's style, examines its sources, and assesses the historical importance of his work. She discusses how Godwin combined antiquarian interests with the study of more recent design traditions from different parts of the world, Including Japan. Godwin worked in six major styles: Gothic revival,...

The Secular Furniture of E. W. Godwin by Susan Weber Soros, ISBN 0300081596

Pulaski bedroom furniture > The Secular Furniture of E. W. Godwin by Susan Weber Soros, ISBN 0300081596