A History of World Furniture (Editorial Blume, 1975/1977) by Luis Feduchi presents the Western history of various furniture items and their periodically changing details. The book also contains an index of individual designers and terminology.
Art lovers are offered a vast panorama of the different styles of furniture throughout history in 1564 two-tone illustrations and 26 full color photos with descriptions. The author starts with ancient Egyptian civilization where the history of furniture really began (…) The book ends with a brief introduction to contemporary furniture. A detailed study would go far beyond the limits of this work because of the rapid succesion of styles and schools.The book also includes a synopsis of styles, a study of legs in different styles, a list of common terms in furniture making, and an analitical index.
– A History of World Furniture (Editorial Blume, 1975/1977), excerpt from the book description
The text is in English. The book is richly illustrated with photographs.
Our copy in stock is in good condition. The pages are clean, no markings. The binding is fine. The binding is fine. The dust jacket shows some minuscule traces of shelf wear and use. There is an old price sticker on the back cover. The protective case is also in great shape.
