Georgian furniture Victoria and Albert Museum

$30

1969 edition. Missing dust jacket. Hardcover has some normal wear and some minor corner wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

Explore the elegance of Georgian furniture with this authoritative volume from the Victoria and Albert Museum. Delve into the craftsmanship, design principles, and cultural significance of this influential British tradition, from the opulence of the early Georgian period to the restrained Neoclassical styles that followed. With rich illustrations and insightful commentary, this book offers a captivating journey through a pivotal era in furniture design history, making it a valuable addition to any collector’s or enthusiast’s library.

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1969 edition. Missing dust jacket. Hardcover has some normal wear and some minor corner wear. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This comprehensive volume from the Victoria and Albert Museum offers a captivating exploration of Georgian furniture, a style that emerged in the early 18th century and remained influential until the late 1800s. Renowned for its elegance, symmetry, and classical influences, Georgian furniture reflected the changing tastes and societal shifts of the era, from the opulence of the early Georgian period to the more restrained Neoclassical styles that followed. With rich illustrations and insightful commentary, this book provides a window into the craftsmanship, design principles, and cultural significance of this enduring furniture tradition. A must-have for collectors, designers, and enthusiasts of this influential period in British design history.

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Weight 72 lbs
Dimensions 27.4 × 22.6 × 3.2 in
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