In the arts and crafts style / by Barbara Mayer ; photographs by Rob Gray ; foreword by Elaine Hirschl Ellis
1993, Tenth Edition. San Francisco : Chronicle Books. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 0 pages; Physical desc. : 224 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Bibliography: p. 209-210. Subjects: Decorative arts --United States --Arts and Crafts Movement - 1900-1949. Summary: With over 100, 000 copies sold, In the Arts & Crafts Styleis a design-bookshelf classic. Now available in paperback, this accessible and informative volume traces the movement's historical origins and evolution, with special emphasis on major designers, such as William Morris and Gustav Stickley, and their signature pieces. Descriptions of Arts and Crafts elements, from furniture to fabrics to decorative objects, give an overview of the style and illuminate its continuing influence. Plus, case studies showcase later, related styles, such as California Mission and Farmhouse Craftsman. Warm, detailed photography and engaging text make this volume a must for antiques collectors, decorators, and Arts and Crafts enthusiasts. Item #154969
ISBN: 0811802027
Price: €19.95