Contained within this antique book is a detailed guide to English
furniture in the eighteenth century, containing information on important
designers, history, development, manufacturing, and much more. This
fascinating book is sure to be value to those with an interest in the
colourful history of English furniture, and it is not to be missed by
discerning collectors of antique furniture literature. The chapters of
this book include: 'English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century',
'Thomas Chippendale', 'Haig and Chippendale', 'Ince and Mayhew',
'Contemporary Manufacturers', 'A. Hepplewhite and C.O. Gillows', 'Thomas
Sheraton', 'Painted and Enamelled Furniture'. This book has been elected
for modern republication because of its educational value, and we are
proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on the
history of furniture.