Furniture Books

Cescinsky (H.): The Gentle Art of Faking Furniture
O/P. 168 pages, 292 plates, 1st edition, 1931. An interesting book about the detection of fakes and 'improvements' in English furniture and woodwork. The book includes a chapter on longcase and bracket clocks. A good copy but binding a little loose, covers faded. (Ref: K2087)
Price: £60.00

Claxton Stevens (C.) & Whittington (S.): 18th Century English Furniture: The Norman Adams Collection
S/H. 489 pages, 56 colour and 475 b&w illustrations, reprinted 1999. The Norman Adams business, now closed, was one of Britain's leading antique furniture dealers; this book documents some of the fine furniture which passed through their hands over the years. The book emphasises the importance of proportion, colour and patina. A fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K2248)
Price: £40.00

Collard (F.): Regency Furniture
O/P. 346 pages, 40 colour and 304 b&w illustrations, 1985. An excellent book on English Regency furniture including the designs of Henry Holland, Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Hope plus the Greek Revival and French influence. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2114)
Price: £35.00

Cooper (J.): Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors - from the Gothic Revival to Art Nouveau
O/P. 256 pages, 683 illustrations, 1987. A well illustrated book on the period with concise accounts of the main designers such as A.W.N. Pugin, Christopher Dresser, William Morris, C.R. Ashbee and many more. An excellent copy with very good dust jacket (spine faded). (Ref: K2037)
Price: £16.00

John Jewsbury & Co.: Designs in Antique Brassfoundry (Furniture Fittings, Etc.)
O/P. 60 pages, illustrated, + 15 page price list. Not dated but probably published in 1st quarter of 20th century. An interesting catalogue of brass fittings for furniture and clocks - handles, escutcheons, knobs, hinges, finials, locks, clock dials, clock dial spandrels and clock case fittings. A good copy, binding a bit loose, one page detached, one page with piece cut out. (Ref: K1774)
Price: £45.00

Lawrence (D.): Stripping & Polishing Furniture - A Practical Guide
O/P. 95 pages, 75 figures, 1983. A good introduction on how to renovate old items of furniture that have built up many layers of paint over time. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2185)
Price: £5.00

Macquoid (P.): A History of English Furniture (4 volumes)
O/P. One of the classic works on English furniture covering the period 1500 to 1820, published in 4 volumes as follows:
The Age of Oak: 243 pages, 15 plates, 215 figs., 1919.
The Age of Walnut: 245 pages, 15 plates, 223 figs., 1919.
The Age of Mahogany: 271 pages, 15 plates, 253 figs., 1919.
The Age of Satinwood: 260 pages, 15 plates, 243 figs., 1919.
Generally a good copy, with minor damage to top of spine on two volumes, a few bumped corners and the red cloth now darkened with age. Bindings tight. [Heavy book - weighs 12.0 kg]

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(Ref: K1248)
Price: £395.00

Mason (D.): Which? Way to Repair and Restore Furniture
O/P. 180 pages, figures, reprinted 1981. A good introduction to the subject with chapters on upholstery and cane seating. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2186)
Price: £5.00

Rodd (J.): Repairing and Restoring Antique Furniture
O/P. 240 pages, illustrated, reprinted 1988. A good book by a professional restorer on the 6 basic steps in restoration - dismantling, cleaning joints, restoring components, gluing up, levelling and sandpapering, colouring and polishing. A very good copy, with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2187)
Price: £5.00

Salazar (T.): The Complete Book of Furniture Restoration
O/P. 160 pages, illustrated, reprinted 1988. A useful book written by a professional restorer including chapters on reupholstery, caning, rushing and wicker. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2188)
Price: £5.00

Sheraton (T.): Thomas Sheraton's Classical Revival Furniture Designs
O/P. 238 pages, 98 plates, dated 1972 but I am sure this is a more recent printing. The Dover edition of Sheraton's The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing-Book 1791 - 1794 including all the furniture plates, with accompanying text, from various editions with an introduction by Joseph Aronson. A pristine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2212)
Price: £40.00

Symonds (R.W.): Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks
O/P. 172 pages, 8 colour plates, 131 b&w illus., 1st edition, 1940. Limited edition of 1250 copies. An excellent book on English furniture and clocks; the latter occupies pages 95 - 168 and illustrates some fine bracket and longcase clocks and a few barometers. Good copy, corners bumped, covers a little marked. (Ref: K292)
Price: £55.00

Symonds (R.W.): Masterpieces of English Furniture and Clocks
O/P. 174 pages, 8 colour plates, 131 b&w illus., reprinted 1986. An excellent book on English furniture and clocks; the latter occupies pages 95 - 168 and illustrates some fine bracket and longcase clocks and a few barometers. Good copy, dust jacket crinkled to bottom edge. (Ref: K790)
Price: £18.00