Australian Colonial Furniture
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Buttsworth
Binding: Paperback
Published: COLONIAL LIVING PRESS, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: wear and scuffing on outside cover; signed with previous owner name on first page; pages in good condition; signed with note on first page
Australian Colonial Furniture by John Buttsworth presents a comprehensive study of the distinctive styles and craftsmanship that defined early Australian domestic artistry. This authoritative volume chronicles the evolution of furniture design during the colonial era, detailing the influences, materials, and techniques employed by artisans. It uncovers the social and economic contexts that shaped these unique pieces, illustrating their significance within Australian cultural history. The text offers an invaluable resource for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts, providing a meticulous overview of a rich and often overlooked period of design.
Author: John Buttsworth
Binding: Paperback
Published: COLONIAL LIVING PRESS, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: wear and scuffing on outside cover; signed with previous owner name on first page; pages in good condition; signed with note on first page
Australian Colonial Furniture by John Buttsworth presents a comprehensive study of the distinctive styles and craftsmanship that defined early Australian domestic artistry. This authoritative volume chronicles the evolution of furniture design during the colonial era, detailing the influences, materials, and techniques employed by artisans. It uncovers the social and economic contexts that shaped these unique pieces, illustrating their significance within Australian cultural history. The text offers an invaluable resource for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts, providing a meticulous overview of a rich and often overlooked period of design.