8.4” x 10.8” softback in very good condition. 144 pages. ”This monograph on the French periods is intended as a guide to a greater knowledge of French interiors and furniture. Illustrated with black-and-white detailed line drawings, this rare out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey noting the evolution of interior and furniture design changes.
This, second in a series, focuses on furniture of the 20th century. It includes a table of patents issued per year from 1836 to 1959. Beginning with Aniline Dye, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Artificial Graining, this catalog ends with Vanity Tables, Veneers, Wall Hangings and Wardrobes.
There is also a useful reading list for further study. The narrative in this book is rich, the pictures are superb, the captions are concisely descriptive.
