Comfortable Furniture - A Study of the methods which have been used to provide comfort from the earliest times to the present day, with particular reference to upholstering.
Language: English
Published by [England], Loughborough College 1950, 1950
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Inanna Rare Books Ltd., Skibbereen, Cork, IrelandInanna Rare Books Ltd.
AbeBooks seller since October 25, 2019
Condition: Used - As new
£ 305.10
Quantity: 1 available
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Quarto. Frontispiece photograph of 17th century Bedstead, 76 pages with 25 photographs of historical furniture design, embroidered bed valance, armchairs etc. Hardcover / Half cloth in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Very unusual and thorough thesis on comfort, convenience and luxury in upholstering - in history and modern design. With extensive images and thorough research. The chapters include: Determination of the Positions of Comfort and the types of furniture needed to maintain them / Comfort in ancient civilization (civilizations): Egyptian, Greek, and Roman chairs and beds / Medieval / Mediaeval Comfort in England: The importance of the chest and the X framed chair. The Rise of Craftsmanship in Wood / The Periods: The Tudor, The Stuart, The Dutch, The Georgian / Springs [Bed Springs] - A Revolutionary Invention - Traditional Methods described / The Victorian Age - Opulence and Overstuffing / The "Blubbery Aspect" - Easy Chairs / The Modern Methods used for the Provision of resilient surfaces: Changes in Framework, interiors and covering materials / List of Illustrations: A State Bedstead of the late 17th century / The Carrying Chair and Armchair of Queen Hetep-Heres / An Egyptian Woven Grass Stool / An Egyptian Couch and an Egyptian Chair / A Greek Chair / An Etruscan Bronze Bed / Three Folding Stools / Bed Hangings / An Oak Chair covered with "Turkey Wood" / A Canework Chair of the Restoration / A Wing Armchair of the Late 17th century / A Carved Gilt Armchair of the Late Restoration / A Settee of the Late Restoration or Early William and Mary Period / A Queen Anne Chair / A Diagram of a Horsehair Roll / A Sofa of about 1800 / A Victorian Club Chair of about 1860 / The Pompadour Chair / A Modern Fireside Chair / A Wing Easy Chair etc. etc. etc.…
Seller Inventory # 100259AB
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Comfortable Furniture - A Study of the methods which have been used to provide comfort from the earliest times to the present day, with particular reference to upholstering.
- Author
- Pulman, E.W.
- Publisher
- [England], Loughborough College 1950
- Publication year
- 1950
- Condition
- Wie neu
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Seller catalogs
- Varia
Inanna Rare Books Ltd.
Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland
AbeBooks seller since October 25, 2019
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| Item | 4 to 6 business days | 2 to 4 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 23.70 | £ 32.16 |
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We are specialist antiquarian bookdealers who buy and sell rare and out-of-print books, manuscripts and related items like Ephemera, Photography and Art. Specialized in building small and large libraries, we help collector's to build meaningful collections as well as small and larger libraries for every budget.
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