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Furniture
Welcome to the history of furniture. We have for you here a fine selection of works on furniture from many periods. of course our best selection is English Furniture. Though this includes design influences from around the world. Together with a decent collection of the main titles on Furniture we also have a selection of rather rare works, some having not been seen at auction or in commerce for many years.
As ever, if you have any questions on our Furniture books or you can't see what you are looking for, please do feel free to get in touch. We hare here to help and always happy to hear from you.
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c1950 ARIS Metal Furniture CatalogueIstanbul : c1950An exceptionally scarce copy of this survivals of mid-century Turkish furniture design, illustrated throughout. -
c1900 Directions and Designs for the Manufacture of Cut, Punched and Embossed Leatherwork in the Antique Gothic StyleLeipzig: c1900A very scarce illustrated guide to antique gothic leatherwork. -
c1929 Carter & Aynsley Limited CatalogueStratford: c.1929 (Undated, dated approximately from inscription and stamps)An incredibly scarce, richly-illustrated catalogue of products manufactured by Carter & Aynsley. -
c1940 The Metal Agencies Co. Ltd. Bristol Catalogue No. 63Bristol: c1940A very scarce issue of this catalogue from metal agencies of Bristol, with coloured illustrations. -
c1910 Manufacture de Passementeries et Broderies pour AmeublementsParis: c1910An exceptionally vibrant and very scarce early 20th century trade catalogue of elaborate decorative textile trimmings, used to decorate the most fashionable of homes. -
c1900 Rideaux Blancs: Vitrages, stores, Brise-Bise, Panneaux, Coussins, Dentelles, Venise, Filet etcParis : c1900Impressively illustrated with fifty plates, this is a wonderful and vanishingly scarce French catalogue of lace and lace curtains by Lu. Bx. -
c1930 Art Deco French Furniture Catalogue: MD Catalogue No. 6Paris: c1930Illustrated throughout with monochrome depictions of decorative furniture, this is a wonderful and very scarce Art Deco French furniture catalogue. -
1926 2Vols Giraud-Bardoux Modern and Stylish OrnamentsParis: 1926A scarce two-volume collection of Parisian trade catalogues from Giraud-Bardoux, richly illustrating modern and Louis XVI–style decorative hardware for furniture and interiors. -
c1920 Darras Illustrated Furniture Trade CatalogueParis: c1920A profusely illustrated Parisian trade catalogue of upholstered seating issued by the manufacturer, Darras. -
c1910 "Glace-Cristal”Paris: c1910An illustrated Parisian trade catalogue of ornate mirrors and decorative glasswork, showcasing the craftsmanship of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine in Paris. -
c1905 Fabrique de Meubles en tous Genres. Spécialités pour Enfants.Tonnerre: c1905A scarce French trade catalogue illustrating children’s furniture design from a major Burgundy manufacturer. -
c1910 Album D'AmeublementsNot Stated: c1910Illustrated throughout with depictions of mirrored wardrobes, this is a vanishingly scarce French furniture catalogue from the early 20th century. -
1900 Encyclopedia of NeedleworkMulhouse, Alsace: 1900A revised edition of Dillmont's comprehensive and highly useful handbook to embroidery, including stitching techniques and colour plates, in the original slipcase. -
c1920 Rideaux, Panneaux, Dessus de Lits etcParis: c1920Impressively illustrated throughout, this is a very scarce catalogue of the textiles and soft furnishings sold by prominent French textile manufacturer Lucien Bouix. -
1904-1908 A History of English FurnitureLondon: 1904-1908The complete first edition of Percy Macquoid's influential history of English furniture, illustrated with colour plates throughout. -
1871 Catalogue of Specimens in the Museum of Practical GeologyLondon: 1871Descriptive llustrated catalogue of the Museum of Practical Geology's vast collection of Roman-era British pottery and porcelain. -
1920 A History of Oak FurnitureLondon: 1920Profusely illustrated first edition from successful artist and furniture collector Fred Roe. -
1900 Architecture, Decoration et Ameublement Pendant le Dix-Huitieme SiecleParis: 1900Illustrated with two-hundred plates, this is a bright example of the first edition of Léon Roger-Milès's study of the decorative art popular during the reign of Louis XV. -
1934 A History of British CarpetsEssex: 1934A profusely illustrated first edition of Tattersall’s authoritative history of British carpet manufacturing, handsomely bound in half morocco. -
1835 Taxidermy: Or, the Art of Collecting, Preparing, and Mounting Objects of Natural HistoryLondon: 1835Illustrated with engraved plates, this is the fifth edition of Sarah Bowdich Lee's scarce informative and detailed guide to taxidermy. -
1904 In English Homes: The Internal Character Furniture Adornments of Some of the Most Notable Houses of England Historically Depicted from Photographs Specially Taken by Charles LathamLondon: 1904The first edition of the first volume of Charles Latham's In English Homes. Contains beautiful photographs of celebrated English country homes throughout. -
1904-1908 A History of English FurnitureLondon: 1904-1908The complete first edition of Percy Macquoid's influential history of English furniture, illustrated with colour plates throughout. -
1925 A History of English FurnitureLondon: 1925An excellent set of Percy Macquoid’s richly illustrated furniture studies, complete here in four volumes, each dedicated to an era of wood. -
1922 Early English Furniture and WoodworkLondon: 1922The first edition of this richly illustrated study of early English furniture, bound here together in one very smart volume. -
1929 English Furniture from Charles II to George IILondon: 1929A lovely example of R. W. Symonds's limited edition, first edition celebration of English furniture throughout the centuries. Illustrated throughout. -
1899 Measured Drawings and French Furniture From the Collection in South Kensington MuseumLondon: 1899A scarce twelve-volume portfolio series illustrating the designs of French furniture from the South Kensington Museum. -
1954 Schwedische Mobel. Meubles Suedois. Swedish FurnitureBasel : 1954The author's presentation copy of Carl Malmsten's study on Swedish furniture, in the original scarce dust wrapper and inscribed by the author to Ambrose Heal, a notable furniture designer. -
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1948 The Pageant of the LampLondon: [1948]The first edition of this uncommon work from the Edison Swan Electric Company providing a short illustrated history of the electric lamp, with a letter from Edison Swan to Ambrose Heal, a notable furniture designer. -
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1940 Masterpieces Of English Furniture and ClocksLondon: 1940The author's presentation copy of this limited edition study on furniture and clocks by R. W. Symond's, inscribed by the author to Ambrose Heal, the noted furniture designer. -
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1955 Furniture Making in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century EnglandLondon: 1955A signed first edition of Symonds' illustrated study on seventeenth and eighteenth century furniture making, signed and inscribed by the author to the noted furniture designer Ambrose Heal. -
1884 Oriental CarpetsLondon: 1884The scarce first edition of this informative narrative of Oriental Carpets, complete with lithographic plates including a frontispiece and folding map. -
1892 Illustrated History of Furniture: From the Earliest to the Present TimeLondon: 1892A smart second edition of Litchfield's illustrated guide to the history of furniture. -
1908 A History of FurnitureLondon: 1908An uncommon history of furniture written by art historian Albert Jacquemart, with over one hundred illustrations. -
1841 London Interiors: A Grand National ExhibitionLondon: 1841The first edition of this impressively illustrated study of fashionable London architecture and interiors. Present here is the entirety of volume I, and the first portion of the text of volume II. -
1955 Illustrating the Redecoration of the ChapelGreenwich: 1955The scarce first edition of this commemoration of the post-war redecoration of the Royal Naval College Chapel at Greenwich, illustrated with colour plates. -
1841 London Interiors: A Grand National Exhibition of the Religious, Regal and Civic Solemnities, Public Amusements, Scientific Meetings, and Commercial Scenes of the British CapitalLondon: 1841The first edition of this profusely illustrated study of fashionable London architecture and interiors, with two volumes bound in one.