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Classic Wooden Furniture
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Monterey: Furnishing of the California Spanish Revival
- Richly Illustrated History of Monterey Furniture
- Features Many Examples of Monterey Work Shown in Full-Color
- Fascinating Book Filled with History and Fine Craftsmanship
$49.95
Illustrated Mission Furniture Catalog. 1912-13
- Unabridged Reprint of a Rare Original Copy
- Contains 400+ Items: Beds, Rockers, Armchairs, Lace Curtains, Highboys, etc
- Each Item Superbly Illustrated With a Detailed Caption
$12.95
The Art Nouveau Style
- One of the Largest Pictorial Surveys of Art Nouveau Objects
- 579 Rare Illustrations of Jewelry, Metalwork, Glass, Ceramics…etc.
- Must-Have Photo Survey a Timeless Art Form
$30.95
The Furniture Of Gustav Stickley
- Great Photographs, Commentary and Value Information
- Much Interesting Historical Commentary
- The Best Guide to this Subject
$21.95
Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture
- Most Authoritative Source Available on Stenciling
- Dozens of Examples Described w/ Details on Colors, Motifs, Tools, etc.
- Includes Countless Detailed Illustrations & Photos
$24.95
Early L. & J.G. Stickley Furniture From Onondaga Shops to Handcraft
- Extremely Rare Reprints of 2 Sets of Promotional Literature Ca. 1906-1909
- Includes Over 200+ Detailed Illustrations & Informative Introduction
- Features First-Rate Examples American Arts & Crafts Style
$14.95
The 1912 and 1915 Gustav Stickley Craftsman Furniture Catalogs
- Brings Back Into Print Two Rare Catalogs from 1912 & 1915
- Illustrates: Armchairs, Rockers, Beds, Drop-Leaf Tables, Pottery, etc.
- Photos Include Original Captions Citing Materials, Size & Prices
$13.95
American Oak Furniture: Styles and Prices
- Tour a Victorian Home and Price all the Oak Furnishings Along the Way
- Expertly Written with Superb Illustrations
- Filled with Values, Descriptions, Locale, Manufacture Infor, and Much More
$16.95
Decorative Arts and Household Furnishing in America
- An intensive and scholarly annotated bibliography
- A crash course in the study of American domestic history
- A host of information that is easy to use
$50.00
The Best of Golden Oak Furniture
- Demonstrates the Very Best Golden Oak Furniture from American Makers
- Various Pieces All Shown with Detailed Descriptions and Price Ranges
- Standard Reference for Judging the Field
$29.95
Arts And Crafts Furniture, The Complete Brooks Catalog of 1912
- A Complete 1912 Brooks Catalog Reprint
- Fully Illustrated With Black and White Photos
- Features Wicker Furniture and Other Accessories
$13.95
Early American Furniture: Guide
- Practical Guide to Early American Furniture
- Well Written and Copiously Illustrated with Excellent Line Drawings
- Fascinating Tour Through Three Centuries of American Furniture
$12.95
Japanese Gardens: An Illustrated Guide to Their Design & History
- In-Depth Look at one of the World's Loveliest Art Forms
- Covers: Stones, Pagodas, Bridges, Ornamental Water, etc.
- Includes Photos of Some of the Most Beautiful Examples
$27.95
Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings
- Enlightened Discussion of the Accomplishments of Chinese Craftsmen
- Hundreds of Superb Illus. Make this both Informative and Aesthetically Plea
- 21 Measured Drawings for those Interested in Creating Chinese Furniture
$24.95
Knoll Furniture: 1938-1960
- Features Company History, Original Catalog Photos, Price Guide, etc.
- 271 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
The Shaker Legacy: Perspectives of an Enduring Tradition
- The History and Style of the Shaker Tradition
- An Exploration of the Shaker Way of Life
- Illustrated With Great Photographs of Shaker Furniture
$40.00
Arts & Crafts Designs for the Home
- In-Depth Look at the Arts & Crafts Movement
- Large Representations of the Decorative Arts, With a Focus on Furniture
- Each Item Illustrated in Color & Carefully Described With Values
$59.95
Late 19th Century Furniture by Berkey & Gay
- Features Current Value Ranges
- 300+ Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 320 PGS.
$29.95
The Book Of Shaker Furniture
- Standard Reference Work on this Small but Distinctive Collection
- Expertly Written by the Master of the Topic
- Invaluable for Those Wanting to Authentically Reproduce Shaker Furniture
$45.00
Classic Country Furniture
- Showcases the Very Best in Traditional Americana Style
- Features 20 Projects Easy & Fun to Build – Night Table, Wall Sconces, etc.
- Instructions Clearly Illustrated in Color Photos & Plain English
$19.99
More Twig Mosaic Furniture
- Features Fully Illustrated Steps & Clear Instruction
- 200 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95