Federal Style in American Antique Furniture - A Pictorial Guide to the Federal Style of Hepplewhite, Shearer and the Early Work of Sheraton e-bog

This vintage book contains a pictorial guide to the federal style of Hepplewhite, Shearer, and the early work of Sheraton. Including interesting historical information, detailed descriptions, and authentic photographs, this is a volume that will be of utility to those with a serious interest in antique furniture. Contents include: "e;Hepplewhite, Shearer, and Early Sheraton"e;, "e;The New Nation"e;, "e;The New Styles"e;, "e;The Changes Made in the New Styles"e;, "e;The Furniture - Chairs"e;, "e;Hepplewhite Chairs"e;, "e;Sheraton Chairs"e;, "e;Sofas"e;, "e;Sideboards"e;, "e;Contour"e;, "e;Inlay"e;, etc. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of furniture.