From the Earliest to the Present Time (1893 Reprint)
Frederick Litchfield's work offers a comprehensive exploration of functional art through furniture design, showcasing his exceptional scholarship and insightful analysis. This reprinting highlights the enduring significance of his classic study, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and evolution of furniture.
A lavish and informative survey of furniture design and craftsmanship spanning centuries and cultures, showcasing the evolution of form and function. Litchfield's text is accompanied by hundreds of illustrations that bring the subject to life.
„In the following pages the Author has placed before the reader an account of the changes in the design of Decorative Furniture and Woodwork, from the earliest period of which we have any reliable or certain record until the present time. A careful selection of illustrations has been made, and the representations of the different interiors will convey an idea of the character and disposition of the furniture of the periods to which they refer.“ Contains chapters on Roman furniture, the Renaissance Period and its variations throughout Europe, Asian furniture, and many more. Originally released in 1892.