Illustrated History Of Furniture: From The Earliest To The Present Time

The Illustrated History of Furniture: From the Earliest to the Present Time is a comprehensive book written by Frederick Litchfield that explores the evolution of furniture design and styles throughout history. The book is filled with stunning illustrations and photographs that showcase the various furniture designs from different eras.The book begins by tracing the origins of furniture design in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It then moves on to the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, highlighting the unique characteristics of furniture designs during each era.The book also covers the rise of furniture manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution and the emergence of modern furniture design in the 20th century. It delves into the works of famous furniture designers such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Charles and Ray Eames.The Illustrated History of Furniture: From the Earliest to the Present Time is an essential resource for anyone interested in furniture design, history, and art. It provides a fascinating insight into the evolution of furniture design and how it has been influenced by cultural and social changes throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.