Cape Antique Furniture- First Edition – Anton Obholzer

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Cape antique furniture is a reference work. The authors have presented an overview of existing pieces, subdividing each section into style and construction, followed by an analysis of the differences between town and country furniture. Advice is given on authenticity and how to recognise evidence of repair work. The text places the pieces within their architectural and historical contexts. Background information on the periods of Cape furniture, dating techniques and woods is included. Furniture categories covered are chairs (20 different styles), tables (seven styles), cupboards and armoires, desks, linen presses, cabinets, gueridons, beds, cradles and cots, chests, chests of drawers and washstands. There are also chapters on kitchen utensils and foot warmers.

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SKU: 9781868729395 Category: Title: Cape Antique Furniture- First Edition
Author: Anton Obholzer
Publisher: Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd
Year: 2004
ISBN10: 1868729397
ISBN13: 9781868729395
Condition: New
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 422

Description

Cape antique furniture is a reference work. The authors have presented an overview of existing pieces, subdividing each section into style and construction, followed by an analysis of the differences between town and country furniture. Advice is given on authenticity and how to recognise evidence of repair work. The text places the pieces within their architectural and historical contexts. Background information on the periods of Cape furniture, dating techniques and woods is included. Furniture categories covered are chairs (20 different styles), tables (seven styles), cupboards and armoires, desks, linen presses, cabinets, gueridons, beds, cradles and cots, chests, chests of drawers and washstands. There are also chapters on kitchen utensils and foot warmers.

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Weight 2.2 kg
Dimensions 29.7 × 21 cm

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