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The Material Culture of German Texans

de Kenneth Hafertepe ...

Winner, 2019 San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Book Award, sponsored by the San Antonio Conservation Society FoundationGerman immigrants of the nineteenth century left a distinctive mark on the lifestyles and vernacular architecture of Texas. In this first comprehensive survey of the art and artifacts of German Texans, Kenneth Hafertepe explores how their material culture was influenced ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

Winner, 2019 San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Book Award, sponsored by the San Antonio Conservation Society FoundationGerman immigrants of the nineteenth century left a distinctive mark on the lifestyles and vernacular architecture of Texas. In this first comprehensive survey of the art and artifacts of German Texans, Kenneth Hafertepe explores how their material culture was influenced
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125 Tips & Tricks for Woodworking

de James Parker ...

Starting in a woodworking either as hobby or as profesional can seems a difficult and hard task. From specialized woodworking tools to the identification and understanding of different wood types, there is a lot to know that even veterans are still developing their craft.But learning and experimentation is what carpentry is about.Here in this book you will Find 125 Tips and tricks for woodworking ... Leer más

$1.79 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Starting in a woodworking either as hobby or as profesional can seems a difficult and hard task. From specialized woodworking tools to the identification and understanding of different wood types, there is a lot to know that even veterans are still developing their craft.But learning and experimentation is what carpentry is about.Here in this book you will Find 125 Tips and tricks for woodworking
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Style Your Modern Vintage Home

A Guide to Buying, Restoring and Styling from the 1920s to 1990s

de Kate Beavis ...

A comprehensive, photo-filled guide to giving your home a distinctive retro look down to the last detail.Style Your Modern Vintage Home is an inspirational book for all vintage enthusiasts. It encompasses everything vintage lovers want in one place: every vintage decade and every practical tip for buying, styling, and restoring your vintage homewares to achieve your perfectly styled home. With ... Leer más

$11.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A comprehensive, photo-filled guide to giving your home a distinctive retro look down to the last detail.Style Your Modern Vintage Home is an inspirational book for all vintage enthusiasts. It encompasses everything vintage lovers want in one place: every vintage decade and every practical tip for buying, styling, and restoring your vintage homewares to achieve your perfectly styled home. With
... Leer más
House Keeping Pest Control

de Kanchan Kabra ...

House Keeping Pest Controlby Kanchan KabraPest control is a very important area of house keeping, it is very tricky and difficult some times but with simple tips in mind we can make it to be easy to handle and hassle free. This book if kept handy will help you to do so. ... Leer más

$2.69 USD

House Keeping Pest Controlby Kanchan KabraPest control is a very important area of house keeping, it is very tricky and difficult some times but with simple tips in mind we can make it to be easy to handle and hassle free. This book if kept handy will help you to do so.
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A Little Book of Vintage Chair Repairs - Including How to Fix Perforated Seats, Repairing Spoon Back Dining Chairs and Much More

de Anon ...

This text contains a comprehensive guide to fixing vintage furniture, with information on fixing perforated seats, repairing spoon back chairs, and much more besides. Vintage furniture is highly desirable, but unfortunately not always entirely durable. This handy little guide will be of considerable value to the antique and vintage furniture owner, allowing them to repair their beloved furniture ... Leer más

$6.29 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This text contains a comprehensive guide to fixing vintage furniture, with information on fixing perforated seats, repairing spoon back chairs, and much more besides. Vintage furniture is highly desirable, but unfortunately not always entirely durable. This handy little guide will be of considerable value to the antique and vintage furniture owner, allowing them to repair their beloved furniture
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Ornamented Chair

Its Development in America (1700-1890)

Edición de Zilla Rider Lea ...

Discriminating decorators and collectors, no less than dealers and researchers in antiques, have long felt the need of a comprehensive study of the ornamented chair and its development in America. This book is the product of an effort to satisfy that need and at the same time to bring new pleasures to lovers of beautiful furniture.The book is based on photographic and research material collected ... Leer más

$7.28 USD

Discriminating decorators and collectors, no less than dealers and researchers in antiques, have long felt the need of a comprehensive study of the ornamented chair and its development in America. This book is the product of an effort to satisfy that need and at the same time to bring new pleasures to lovers of beautiful furniture.The book is based on photographic and research material collected
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Things Chinese

Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles

de Ronald G. Knapp ...

China's art objects and traditionally manufactured products have long been sought by collectors—from porcelains and silk fabrics to furniture and even the lacquered chopsticks that are a distant relation to ones found in most Chinese restaurants. Things Chinese presents sixty distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together open a special window onto the people, history, and ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

China's art objects and traditionally manufactured products have long been sought by collectors—from porcelains and silk fabrics to furniture and even the lacquered chopsticks that are a distant relation to ones found in most Chinese restaurants. Things Chinese presents sixty distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together open a special window onto the people, history, and
... Leer más
Guia Prático De Finanças Pessoais: Estratégias E Ferramentas Para Alcançar A Estabilidade Financeira

de Ality Bem ...

Transforme suas finanças com o Guia Prático de Finanças Pessoais ! Aprenda a criar orçamentos eficazes, investir com inteligência e evitar erros comuns. Este livro é perfeito para iniciantes e aqueles que desejam organizar sua vida financeira. Com estratégias claras e ferramentas úteis, você estará preparado para alcançar a estabilidade financeira e construir um futuro seguro para você e sua ... Leer más

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Transforme suas finanças com o Guia Prático de Finanças Pessoais ! Aprenda a criar orçamentos eficazes, investir com inteligência e evitar erros comuns. Este livro é perfeito para iniciantes e aqueles que desejam organizar sua vida financeira. Com estratégias claras e ferramentas úteis, você estará preparado para alcançar a estabilidade financeira e construir um futuro seguro para você e sua
... Leer más
How To Date Furniture

An Easy Reference Guide

de Trevor Yorke ...

Series series Britain's Architectural History
This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life.The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s.It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and ... Leer más

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This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life.The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s.It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and
... Leer más
Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings

de Gustav Ecke ...

Westerners have long admired Chinese furniture for its durability, inner strength, quiet restraint, and simple dignity. Especially attractive to the educated eye are its purity of line, devotion to detail, and flawless construction. This unabridged reprint of a rare classic provides lovers of Chinese furniture with an enlightened discussion of the accomplishments achieved by fine craftsmen over ... Leer más

$12.95 USD

Westerners have long admired Chinese furniture for its durability, inner strength, quiet restraint, and simple dignity. Especially attractive to the educated eye are its purity of line, devotion to detail, and flawless construction. This unabridged reprint of a rare classic provides lovers of Chinese furniture with an enlightened discussion of the accomplishments achieved by fine craftsmen over
... Leer más
Illustrated Mission Furniture Catalog, 1912-13

de Come-Packt Furniture Co. ...

A comprehensive home furnishings catalog from the height of the popularity of Mission design, reprinted from a rare original, illustrating and describing 400 items from beds and highboys to arm chairs and kitchen cabinets, many designed to be shipped knocked-down for reassembly at home. With invaluable information on woods, finishes, upholstery, colors, more. ... Leer más

$7.28 USD

A comprehensive home furnishings catalog from the height of the popularity of Mission design, reprinted from a rare original, illustrating and describing 400 items from beds and highboys to arm chairs and kitchen cabinets, many designed to be shipped knocked-down for reassembly at home. With invaluable information on woods, finishes, upholstery, colors, more.
... Leer más
Big Thrift Energy

The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New

de Virginia Chamlee, Blue Star Press ...

Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home.From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals.Danielle from Apartment Therapy says "Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home.From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals.Danielle from Apartment Therapy says "Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't
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The Spirited Homes of Hunt Slonem

de Brian D. Coleman, John Neitzel, Hunt Slonem ...

"My homes are my life's work—making old houses into a new form of my art," says Hunt Slonem in his preface. Extraordinary photography, capsule summaries of each building's history, and a sprinkling of anecdotes open the doors to Slonem's personal and creative world from a new perspective. This book about his idiosyncratic, maximalist interior design style—how he employs color, arranges an ... Leer más

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"My homes are my life's work—making old houses into a new form of my art," says Hunt Slonem in his preface. Extraordinary photography, capsule summaries of each building's history, and a sprinkling of anecdotes open the doors to Slonem's personal and creative world from a new perspective. This book about his idiosyncratic, maximalist interior design style—how he employs color, arranges an
... Leer más
French and English furniture distinctive styles and periods described and illustrated

de Esther Singleton ...

In "French and English Furniture: Distinctive Styles and Periods Described and Illustrated," Esther Singleton meticulously examines the intricate evolution of furniture design across France and England. Employing a descriptive literary style enriched with vivid illustrations, Singleton delineates the stylistic divergences and similarities rooted in cultural contexts, historical periods, and ... Leer más

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In "French and English Furniture: Distinctive Styles and Periods Described and Illustrated," Esther Singleton meticulously examines the intricate evolution of furniture design across France and England. Employing a descriptive literary style enriched with vivid illustrations, Singleton delineates the stylistic divergences and similarities rooted in cultural contexts, historical periods, and
... Leer más
The Cabinetmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg

Enriched edition. Giving Attention to the City's Chief Craftsmen in the Furniture Way; And to Their Tools & Methods

de Johannes Heuvel, Colin Fairfax ...

In 'The Cabinetmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg,' Johannes Heuvel meticulously examines the intersection of craftsmanship, economy, and identity during a pivotal period in American history. Through a blend of rich historical narrative and analytical discourse, Heuvel illuminates the lives of cabinetmakers, offering insights into their techniques, their roles in the burgeoning marketplace ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In 'The Cabinetmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg,' Johannes Heuvel meticulously examines the intersection of craftsmanship, economy, and identity during a pivotal period in American history. Through a blend of rich historical narrative and analytical discourse, Heuvel illuminates the lives of cabinetmakers, offering insights into their techniques, their roles in the burgeoning marketplace
... Leer más
History of Locks, Keys, and Home Security Evolution

How Humans Spent Thousands of Years Inventing New Ways to Say “Stay Out”

de Giulia Kings ...

History of Locks, Keys, and Home Security Evolution explores the surprisingly long human struggle to protect private spaces, possessions, and secrets.Long before smart locks, security cameras, and digital access codes, people were already asking a deceptively simple question: How do I keep someone out?From ancient locking mechanisms and early keys to medieval ironwork, industrial-era precision ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

History of Locks, Keys, and Home Security Evolution explores the surprisingly long human struggle to protect private spaces, possessions, and secrets.Long before smart locks, security cameras, and digital access codes, people were already asking a deceptively simple question: How do I keep someone out?From ancient locking mechanisms and early keys to medieval ironwork, industrial-era precision
... Leer más
Mission Furniture

How to Make It

de H. H. Windsor ...

Mission style has withstood the test of time. In homes across America and around the world, Mission furniture creates a look and feel to a home that few others styles can-elegant and homey, all at once. This is a classic book of Mission-style furniture, filled with plans for the do-it-yourselfer and inspiration for architects and designers. Included are chairs, tables, desks, beds, shelves, and ... Leer más

$9.95 USD

Mission style has withstood the test of time. In homes across America and around the world, Mission furniture creates a look and feel to a home that few others styles can-elegant and homey, all at once. This is a classic book of Mission-style furniture, filled with plans for the do-it-yourselfer and inspiration for architects and designers. Included are chairs, tables, desks, beds, shelves, and
... Leer más
Collect Value Divest

de Elizabeth Stewart ...

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know—all the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality.These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, and where to collect, the next big thing; clues to identification and worth; online tools for value; how ... Leer más

$4.49 USD

Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, a seasoned appraiser, shares her secrets of the art and antique marketplace. Learn what appraisers don’t want you to know—all the tools to assess value, beauty, provenance, and quality.These real-life cases and rich images instruct on all the Do’s and Don’ts; how, what, and where to collect, the next big thing; clues to identification and worth; online tools for value; how
... Leer más
Classic Furniture

Craftsmanship, Trade Organisations and Cross-Cultural Influences in East and West

de Florian Knothe ...

This 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 ... Leer más

$9.71 USD

This 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
... Leer más
Furniture in the Tudor Gothic Period - The Age of the Carpenter

de Anon ...

Contained within this antique book is a fascinating analysis of Tudor Gothic Furniture. A book that will be of considerable value to those with an interest in historical furniture, this text comes complete with a plethora of exquisite illustrations and fascinating information – one not to be missed by the discerning enthusiast or collector. The chapters of this book include: Tudor Gothic Period, ... Leer más

$6.29 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Contained within this antique book is a fascinating analysis of Tudor Gothic Furniture. A book that will be of considerable value to those with an interest in historical furniture, this text comes complete with a plethora of exquisite illustrations and fascinating information – one not to be missed by the discerning enthusiast or collector. The chapters of this book include: Tudor Gothic Period,
... Leer más
Hitchcock Chairs - Tercentenary Commission of the Stare of Connecticut - Committee on Historical Publications

de Mabel Roberts Moore ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Leer más

$6.29 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
... Leer más
Old English Chintzes - Chintz in Relation to Antique Furniture

de Hugh Phillipe ...

Chintz' was originally glazed calico textiles, initially specifically those imported from India, printed with designs featuring flowers and other patterns in different colours, typically on a light plain background. This book contains a fascinating guide to the history of English chintz, in relation to antique furniture, and includes beautifully detailed illustrations interspersed with poetry. A ... Leer más

$6.29 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Chintz' was originally glazed calico textiles, initially specifically those imported from India, printed with designs featuring flowers and other patterns in different colours, typically on a light plain background. This book contains a fascinating guide to the history of English chintz, in relation to antique furniture, and includes beautifully detailed illustrations interspersed with poetry. A
... Leer más
How to Upholster and Re-Upholster Furniture

de Kay Hardy ...

Furniture repair is work of universal interest and importance, for it would be safe to say that there is scarcely a home to be found that has not some useful article in need of repair. Repairing your own furniture can be both rewarding and cost-effective, and this handy book contains a detailed guide that will be of value to anyone interested in such an activity. Easy-to-digest and complete with a ... Leer más

$6.29 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Furniture repair is work of universal interest and importance, for it would be safe to say that there is scarcely a home to be found that has not some useful article in need of repair. Repairing your own furniture can be both rewarding and cost-effective, and this handy book contains a detailed guide that will be of value to anyone interested in such an activity. Easy-to-digest and complete with a
... Leer más
Thomas Chippendale

de Adam Bowett, James Lomax ...

Series Libro 887 - Shire Library
For at least 150 years, Thomas Chippendale has been synonymous with beautifully made eighteenth-century furniture in a variety of styles – Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Neoclassical. Born in Otley, Yorkshire, in 1718, Chippendale rose to fame because of his revolutionary design book, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, published in 1754. That same year he set up his famous workshops in St ... Leer más

$8.90 USD

For at least 150 years, Thomas Chippendale has been synonymous with beautifully made eighteenth-century furniture in a variety of styles – Rococo, Chinese, Gothic and Neoclassical. Born in Otley, Yorkshire, in 1718, Chippendale rose to fame because of his revolutionary design book, The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, published in 1754. That same year he set up his famous workshops in St
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