This antique book contains a lovely collection of George Hepplewhite's
finest work. Complete with a detailed biography of the famous furniture
designer and an illustrated catalogue of some of his most exquisite
pieces, this text is a must-have for anyone with an interest in the life
and work of George Hepplewhite and it constitutes a great addition to
collections of antique furniture literature. George Hepplewhite (1727 -
1786) was a world-renowned cabinetmaker, regarded as having been one of
the "big three" English furniture makers of the eighteenth century,
along with Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Chippendale. This text has been
chosen for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are
proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on the
history of furniture.