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Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Christopher Boor, Jonathan A. Boor, Allison Boor, John William Boor and Peter Boor (2007, Hardcover)
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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 A separate chapter is devoted to the previously unpublished sketchbook of accomplished craftsman Anthony G. Quervelle.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
PublisherBoor, John W.
ISBN-100977781607
ISBN-139780977781607
eBay Product ID (ePID)57256421
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Furniture, Decorative Arts, Design, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorAllison Boor, Jonathan A. Boor, John William Boor, Christopher Boor, Peter Boor
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height1.8in.
Item Length12.3in.
Item Weight124.3 Oz
Item Width9.3in.
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2007
TypeTextbook
FormatHardcover
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
Publication NamePhiladelphia Empire Furniture
Number of Volumes1
Target AudienceScholarly & Professional
Table of ContentForeword - 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 Pages596 Pages
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- 18 Dec, 2019
Excellent book on this fascinating subject!
Excellent book on this style of early 19th century Philadelphia furniture with many great photographs of the pieces!Verified purchase: Yes
- 16 Dec, 2015
Empire
Excellent book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
