Publisher's Synopsis
Antique Furniture For The Smaller Home by Peter Philp is a comprehensive guide to selecting, restoring, and decorating with antique furniture in a smaller living space. The book provides a wealth of information on the different styles of antique furniture, including Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian, and offers tips on how to identify and evaluate antiques. The author also provides practical advice on how to restore and care for antique furniture, including tips on cleaning, repairing, and refinishing. The book also includes a section on decorating with antiques, with ideas on how to incorporate antique pieces into a modern interior design scheme. Antique Furniture For The Smaller Home is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of antique furniture and interiors, making it an ideal reference book for antique collectors, interior designers, and anyone interested in the history and beauty of antique furniture. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a beginner, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to bring the charm and elegance of antique furniture into their home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.