Furniture Through the Ages: A History of Furniture

This little book is the subject of much research into the fascinating subject about an everyday necessity which we take for granted. Furniture serves a multitude of purposes, from the practical, to the decorative, and to the status signature of the wealthy. Once the preserve of the nobility, and at one stage for men only, in the case of chairs. Over time furniture became an essential need for everyone. It was never an easy journey, with fierce competition from designers bringing out ingenuity, imagination, and iconic designs. There were very sucessful designs and disasters along the way, and just about every era saw major changes in our appreciation and practical use of furniture.This book is written in plain language and is an easy read. It can be used as a school or college project reference, or simply as an interesting delve into history. The variety of taste and multiplicity of uses is staggering, and the traditions surrounding the uses of furniture over time is intriguing.

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