Australian Colonial Furniture: Part 1: A Selection Of Furniture By Australian Cabinetmakers
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before the grand drawing rooms of Europe cast their influence across the southern hemisphere, Australian craftsmen were quietly forging a distinct design identity from the timber and toil of a new continent. Australian Colonial Furniture: Part 1: A Selection of Furniture by Australian Cabinetmakers chronicles the remarkable artistry of colonial-era cabinetmakers, presenting a carefully curated survey of pieces that defined domestic life in early Australia. Drawing on deep archival knowledge and connoisseurship, Toby and Juliana Hooper catalogue and contextualise furniture that speaks to both the ingenuity and the aspirations of a pioneering society, illustrating how craftsmen adapted European traditions to local timbers, conditions, and tastes. The work stands as an authoritative reference for collectors, historians, and interior design enthusiasts alike, arguing persuasively that Australian colonial furniture deserves recognition as a significant and distinct chapter in the broader history of decorative arts. The Hoopers' approach is meticulous yet accessible, presenting detailed descriptions and imagery that allow readers to authenticate, appreciate, and trace the lineage of individual pieces. Rich in historical context and material culture insight, this volume raises a compelling question: how much of Australia's national character was shaped not in parliament or on the battlefield, but at the workbench of an unsung colonial craftsman?
Author: Toby & Juliana Hooper
Format: Paperback
Published: 1988
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before the grand drawing rooms of Europe cast their influence across the southern hemisphere, Australian craftsmen were quietly forging a distinct design identity from the timber and toil of a new continent. Australian Colonial Furniture: Part 1: A Selection of Furniture by Australian Cabinetmakers chronicles the remarkable artistry of colonial-era cabinetmakers, presenting a carefully curated survey of pieces that defined domestic life in early Australia. Drawing on deep archival knowledge and connoisseurship, Toby and Juliana Hooper catalogue and contextualise furniture that speaks to both the ingenuity and the aspirations of a pioneering society, illustrating how craftsmen adapted European traditions to local timbers, conditions, and tastes. The work stands as an authoritative reference for collectors, historians, and interior design enthusiasts alike, arguing persuasively that Australian colonial furniture deserves recognition as a significant and distinct chapter in the broader history of decorative arts. The Hoopers' approach is meticulous yet accessible, presenting detailed descriptions and imagery that allow readers to authenticate, appreciate, and trace the lineage of individual pieces. Rich in historical context and material culture insight, this volume raises a compelling question: how much of Australia's national character was shaped not in parliament or on the battlefield, but at the workbench of an unsung colonial craftsman?