Product Description
Arts and Crafts is more than a style of architecture. It is an enduring furniture style that honors the tradition of fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. This book takes a fresh look at the history and influences that resulted in beautiful, functional pieces designed to enhance the interiors of classic Arts and Crafts homes. From William Morris and the roots of the movement, through Gustav Stickley, the Prairie School, and including contemporary pieces, this … More >>
Arts and Crafts Furniture: From Classic to Contemporary
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#1 by A. Harvey on April 15, 2010 - 4:37 am
Rodel has crafted an excellent review of the Arts and crafts movement in America with many fine pictures.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Dave Pawlowski on April 15, 2010 - 4:54 am
Item arrived damaged, as indicated in an earlier email. No response from Amazon, thanks.
Dave
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by E. Good on April 15, 2010 - 7:16 am
The photos in this book are great; the text is helpful too. There’s a large index, which would be helpful for some types of searching, but less so when trying to find specific types of wood used for the furniture. Overall, definitely worth the price!
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Patrick Curren on April 15, 2010 - 7:56 am
Over the years I have been drawn to the Arts and Crafts furniture styles such as the Mission style, the Glasgow style (Charles Rennie Mackintosh) and the Prairie Style (Frank Lloyd Wright). I was a little concerned about buying this book, since it did not allow “a look inside”. My concerns were wiped away once this book arrived. The authors have compiled the complete history of Arts and Crafts furniture. The book is very easy to read; it is informative; all photos are in color and very detailed; diagrams are easy to read and comprehend. All of my questions that have built up over the years were easily answered in this book. Questions such as, who started the Mission style? Where does Frank Lloyd Wright fit into the Arts & Crafts Furniture movement? The book explains the wide diversification of the Arts & Crafts movement from the historic past to the revitalization of the Arts & Crafts movement today. If I could give this book a rating of ten stars I would do it. Of all the books I have read and/or owned this book belongs to the top 5%. If you have an interest in the Arts & Crafts furniture movement, you will not be disappointed with purchasing this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by M. J. Stock on April 15, 2010 - 9:53 am
A very comprehensive book covering both English and American furniture of the classical to recant,evan having some of the author’s own furniture on the front cover.This is a book that has created very favourable comments from visitors to our house who have browsed through it during their stay.
Rating: 4 / 5