The Big Book of Antique Furniture - Softcover

English, Colonial, and Victorian furniture comprise the most widely collected area of antiques in the U.S. This new massive reference combines three great volumes thoroughly covering these furniture styles. Colonial coverage ranges from 1875 to 1940, while English and Continental coverage is from the Renaissance to the early 20th century and Victorian includes most of the 19th century. Each furniture section includes hundreds of photos, in-depth explanations of furniture styles, history, and current prices. Collectors will learn how to determine value, types of construction techniques and the aging effects of wood. The index makes it easy to locate specific furniture pieces.

David P. Lindquist is a world-class authority on antique furniture. He lectures and writes extensively, conducts seminars and buying trips, and is a senior member of the American Society of Appraisers. He owns and operates Whitehall at the Villa Antiques and Fine Arts, D-M Enterprises, and the Antiques and Collectibles Information Service, all located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Caroline C. Warren, a writer and research librarian, is publications manager for D-M Enterprises.