This is an inspired concept. It is the brainchild of an incurably inquisitive historian whose totally infectious enthusiasm has gained him the cooperation of some heavyweight supporters and contributors to enable the reader to identify the style of a master craftsman, to recognise the difference between good and the finest quality and to have enough general knowledge of the subject to get added pleasure when looking at an antique, whether it be in a friend's home, a stately mansion or a museum collection
John Bly, The Antiques Roadshow An incredible, comprehensive introduction to the subject of British Furniture. Written especially for those who wish to know about the subject, but don't know where to start, this book focuses on fifty of the greatest designers of British Furniture, spanning 1600 - 2000. Illustrations of the best pieces introduce each designer and complement the designers' biographies. Each section is written by an eminent expert on the subject. Contents: The Beginning of the Present: Stability and Professionalism Dr Clive Edwards The Seventeenth Century: Architects and Activists Dr Clive Edwards Upholstery Dr Peter J Brewer Furniture of the Eighteenth Century: Inspiration and Individualism Treve Rosoman The Nineteenth Century: Empire and Eclecticism Jonathan Meyer The Arts ACrafts Movement: Origins NIdeals Michael Barrington The Twentieth Century: Craft or Mass Production Christopher Claxton Stevens
