The Federal Style in American Antique Furniture - A Pictorial Guide to the Federal Style of Hepplewhite, Shearer and the Early Work of Sheraton

This vintage book contains a pictorial guide to the federal style of Hepplewhite, Shearer, and the early work of Sheraton. Including interesting historical information, detailed descriptions, and authentic photographs, this is a volume that will be of utility to those with a serious interest in antique furniture. Contents include: "Hepplewhite, Shearer, and Early Sheraton", "The New Nation", "The New Styles", "The Changes Made in the New Styles", "The Furniture - Chairs", "Hepplewhite Chairs", "Sheraton Chairs", "Sofas", "Sideboards", "Contour", "Inlay", etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.

Author: Edward Stratton Holloway
Publisher: Hamlin Press
Published: 01/18/2012
Pages: 114
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.27d
ISBN: 9781447443995