The Story of Western Furniture by Phyllis Bennett Oates
Written for the general reader as well as for collectors and students of furniture design, this is an outline of the development of furniture styles from ancient Egypt to the present day, describing what was made in each period, how it was made, and the social and economic conditions affecting its design and production. The author also discusses techniques such as joining, turning, veneering and marquetry, polishing, upholstery, bentwood and lamination. Many examples are shown in the drawings by Mary Seymour, which provide a useful recognition source and a lively visual accompaniment to the text.Phyllis Bennett Oates previously worked at Kingston Polytechnic as a Senior Professor in Furniture and Architecture Design.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781871569599 |
| ISBN 10 | 1871569591 |
| Title | The Story of Western Furniture |
| Author | Phyllis Bennett Oates |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 1998-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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