Cast-Iron Furniture: And All Other Forms of Iron Furniture Tapa dura - 2003

London: Philip Wilson , 1996. Book measures 30x23.cm. 240pp, illustrated. Bound in original publishers blue hardcover, with gilt lettering. Binding in near fine condition. Dust jacket in very good clean condition. Internally, inscribed on free endpaper. Pages in good clean condition. A nice clean copy. . Hardcover. Very Good Plus/Very Good. Quarto.

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London: Philip Wilson, 1996. Hardcover. VG-/VG- (light shelf wear to boards, light foxing to upper text block, pages are otherwise clean). Black cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine, tan dust jacket with color illustrations and black lettering, 240 pp, profusely illustrated in bw. "This book documents the story and diversity of furniture made of iron, from Roman examples to Art Nouveau. It was, however, in the 19th century that iron furniture was in the forefront of early industrial production, and this period is highlighted here. Iron seemed suitable for everything - from railway lines to steam kettles, jewellery and furniture. Beds, chairs, tables, benches and small items of furniture made of cast iron, the most modern and versatile material of its time, were available thanks to its durability and low price." "The art-historical development of iron furniture has long been neglected and this book offers a systematic illustrated record of the many diverse forms featuring two major names: Karl… Leer más

Hardback. Like New.

London Wappingers' Falls, N.Y. : Philip Wilson ; Distributed by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., 1996. 1st edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 240 pp., illustrations, 30 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-78) and indexes. Plate captions also in German. Contentss; Wrought-iron furniture. Seating; Chests and cupboards; Wrought iron in the rococo period; Beds -- The beginnings of cast-iron furniture -- Karl Friedrich Schinkel -- Cast-iron Gothic -- Nature made of iron -- Registered British furniture models -- Rococo and Renaissance -- Iron in the house. Beds; Hall stands; Umbrella stands; Tables -- Iron on the street -- Furniture made of bent iron -- Final observations. Subjects; Wrought-iron furniture History 19th century. Cast-iron. Ironwork.

Philip Wilson Publishers, 2001-12-10. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Philip Wilson Publishers. New. 2003. Hardcover. 0856674621 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 240 pages; 470 black and white illustrations. Publisher description: This book documents the story and diversity of furniture made of iron, from Roman examples to Art Nouveau. It was, however, in the 19th century that iron furniture was at the forefront of early industrial production, and this period is highlighted here. Iron seemed to be suitable for everything - from railway lines to steam kettles, jewellery and furniture. Beds, chairs, tables, benches and small items of furniture made of cast-iron, the most modern and versatile material of its time, were available due to its durability and low price. The art-historical development of cast-iron furniture has long been neglected and this book offers a systematic illustrated record of the many diverse… Leer más