This book contains a detailed treatise on the styles of furniture
popular under Louis XVI and the Empire, written by Roger de Félice and
translated by F. M. Atkinson. A fascinating book containing a wealth of
interesting information and detailed photographs, this text is sure to
appeal to anyone with an interest in French furniture and is one not to
be missed by collectors. The chapters of this book are: 'A History of
the Two Styles', 'Characteristics and Technique of Louis XVI Furniture',
'Panelled Furniture and Tables', 'A Louis XVI Interior',
'Characteristics and Technique of Empire Furniture', and 'Various
Articles of Furniture and their Use'. This book has been chosen for
modern republication because of its educational value, and we are proud
to republish it now complete with a new introduction on the history of
furniture.