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- 9780977781607
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This volume looks closely for the first time at Philadelphia Empire furniture and the development of decorative arts in Philadelphia between 1800 and 1840. The authors explore Neo-Classicism, contemporary history of Philadelphia, the emergence of Greek-Revival architecture, and the cabinetmakers of Philadelphia Empire furniture. The furniture illustrated in this comprehensive catalogue comes from various sources, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Atheneum of Philadelphia, the Winterthur Museum in Delaware, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The White House Historical Association, and from many private collections.At the beginning of the 19th century Greek-inspired architecture gained popularity in Philadelphia and the city became known for its classically-inspired monumental buildings. Newly designed structures of ancient inspiration were decorated with classical furniture that became the prevailing style in private homes as well as public buildings.The arrival of immigrant craftsmen from Europe in the early 19th century and their subsequent collaboration with American furniture makers produced highly sophisticated Empire designs. Neither French nor English, the designs incorporated purely American elements and became known as American Empire. Nineteenth-century Philadelphia Empire craftsmen were particularly well-known for their extensive motif carving, which often has a fluid, three-dimensional character.Philadelphia Empire Furniture illustrates in color and describes in detail hundreds of Philadelphia decorative art forms from this period, including wood types, dimensions, and maker (if known). Chapters are dedicated to each of the following forms: card tables, platform pedestal tables, pier tables, worktables, sofas, chairs, sideboards, secretaries, chests, bedsteads, looking glasses, clocks, and other decorative elements. A separate chapter is devoted to the previously unpublished sketchbook of accomplished craftsman Anthony G. Quervelle. Besides Quervelle, other talented and successful Philadelphia furniture makers included Michel Bouvier, Charles White, Cook& Parkin, and Joseph B. Barry, among several. This book provides historical data about their lives and careers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Boor, John W.
ISBN-10
0977781607
ISBN-13
9780977781607
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57256421
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
General, Furniture, Decorative Arts, Design, Antiques & Collectibles
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Height
1.8in.
Item Length
12.3in.
Item Width
9.3in.
Item Weight
124.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year
2007
Type
Textbook
Reviews
"This high quality book makes a major contribution toward the appreciation of a historic decorative arts period and an equally historic city."--Antique & Collectible News Service, This high quality book makes a major contribution toward the appreciation of a historic decorative arts period and an equally historic city., "This high quality book makes a major contribution toward the appreciation of a historic decorative arts period and an equally historic city."- Antique & Collectible News Service, "This high quality book makes a major contribution toward the appreciation of a historic decorative arts period and an equally historic city."-Antique & Collectible News Service, "This high quality book makes a major contribution toward the appreciation of a historic decorative arts period and an equally historic city."ÑAntique & Collectible News Service
Format
Hardcover
Publication Name
Philadelphia Empire Furniture
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Number of Volumes
1
Table of Content
Foreword - Donald L. Fennimore Origins of Neo-Classicism Philadelpha in the Classical Period Architecture in Philadelphia: 1800-1840 Furniture Makers The Quervelle Sketchbook Platform Pedestal Tables (Center Tables, Dining Tables) Card Tables Pier Tables Worktables Chairs Sofas and Couches Sideboards Secretaries Chests of Drawers Bedsteads Looking Glasses Clocks and Other Decorative Elements Qualitative Analysis Bibliography Index Photographic Acknowledgments
Number of Pages
596 Pages
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