{"product_id":"2026200017420-secondhand-british-furniture-1600-2000","title":"British Furniture 1600-2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition Thus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Very good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour centuries of craftsmanship, elegance, and evolving taste come to life in British Furniture 1600-2000, a sweeping visual and historical survey that traces the remarkable journey of British furniture-making from the grandeur of the early Baroque era through to the cutting-edge design movements of the late twentieth century. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, the volume presents an authoritative chronological narrative, cataloguing the defining styles, master craftsmen, and cultural forces — from the opulence of Restoration court furniture to the clean lines of Modernism — that shaped one of Britain's most celebrated decorative art traditions. Each chapter details the socio-economic and aesthetic contexts that gave rise to iconic movements such as Queen Anne, Chippendale, Regency, and Arts \u0026amp; Crafts, illuminating how furniture served not merely as functional object but as a powerful statement of identity, status, and national character.\n\nPublished under The Intelligent Layman imprint — an imprint celebrated for making specialist subjects accessible to a broad readership — this handsome reference work strikes a balance between scholarly rigour and genuine accessibility, making it an indispensable resource for collectors, interior designers, historians, and enthusiasts alike. The narrative argues persuasively that British furniture is a mirror of the nation itself, reflecting political upheaval, imperial ambition, and artistic renaissance across the centuries. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer to the world of antiques, this volume will leave you wondering what other secrets are locked within the grain and gilding of a well-crafted chair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49269335720155,"sku":"2026200017420-SECONDHAND","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/87d77fc6-48f8-4270-8a73-d0dd23e49b20.png?v=1788998328","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200017420-secondhand-british-furniture-1600-2000","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}