Phillips Guide to Chairs. This item is unavailable.Phillips Guide to Chairs

Written by Peter Johnson, a leading journalist and writer on antiques, this book explores the fascinating history of English chairs, from the collector's point of view. The book is as much a social history as a discussion of the changing styles, fashions and craftsmanship. The author offers essential advice on how to identify different periods and recognize the work of the most celebrated furniture makers such as Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite; and he considers how to form an interesting and worthwhile collection to live with and enjoy. This beautifully illustrated work of reference will be of interest to all those who take pleasure in fine English furniture.