This text contains a collection of Sheraton furniture designs, presented
as beautifully detailed illustrations. A fantastic display of some of
the most renowned and exquisite furniture to have ever been created,
this text is a must-have for those with an interest in the work of
Thomas Sheraton and constitutes a great addition to collections of
historical furniture literature. Some of the examples contained within
this book include: 'Cylinder Desk and Bookcase', 'A Secretary and
Bookcase', 'A Gentleman's Secretary', 'A Library Case', 'Pediments for
Bookcases', 'A Library Table', 'Kidney Table', 'Round Table and Octagon
Table', 'Card Tables', and many, many more. Thomas Sheraton (1751 -
1806) was a furniture designer, one of the "big three" English furniture
makers of the eighteenth century, along with Thomas Chippendale and
George Hepplewhite. This antique book has been elected for modern
republication due to its historical value, and we are proud to republish
it here with a new introduction on the history of furniture.