Classic Furniture History of other geographical groupings and regions or specific cultures / societies / groups / peoples

Classic Furniture History of other geographical groupings and regions or specific cultures / societies / groups / peoplesThis publication presents a selection of essays on Chinese and European furniture making, stylistic influences and workshop practices during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Single chapters focus on the similarities and differences in cabinetry in East and West, and the overwhelming impact of chinoiserie on the design of furniture in early modern Europe. Individual masterpieces by cabinetmakers in France, England and Germany further exemplify

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