This vintage volume contains a classic study of Charleston furniture. With over one hundred and forty authentic photographs, this guide catalogues the famous designs of some of the most sought-after furniture in North America. Contents include: "e;Sources of Furniture"e;, "e;English Importations"e;, "e;American Importations"e;, "e;Other Importations"e;, "e;Negro Cabinet-Makers"e;, "e;Kinds of Furniture used in Charleston"e;, "e;Kinds of Furniture Not Made in Charleston"e;, "e;Styles and Influences"e;, "e;Schools"e;, "e;Labels"e;, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Charleston furniture.
This vintage volume contains a classic study of Charleston furniture. With over one hundred and forty authentic photographs, this guide catalogues the famous designs of some of the most sought-after furniture in North America. Contents include: "Sources of Furniture", "English Importations", "American Importations", "Other Importations", "Negro Cabinet-Makers", "Kinds of Furniture used in Charleston", "Kinds of Furniture Not Made in Charleston", "Styles and Influences", "Schools", "Labels", etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on Charleston furniture.