1 comments about Encyclopedia of American Oak Furniture.

1. If you enjoy American Oak Furniture, this brand new, year 2000 book is for you. It contains 400 pages, loaded with more than 1,500 large black and white photos. It covers the period from the late 1880s through the early 1900s. Its contents are interestingly arranged according to room. It takes you through the Entry Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Children's Room, Library, Bedroom and then covers Chairs and Benches, Accessories, Mission Furniture, and more. Each room is provided with sufficient interesting and useful information. There's a chapter on the Hearty Oaks and Look Alikes, as well as a complete index and glossary. Up-To-Date prices are provided. Virtually every type of furniture from this period is included. A valuable resource for American Oak Furniture enthusiasts.

2 comments about Antiques For Today's Interiors.

1. Most antique books will tell you the book value of antiques and how to discern the real thing from a forgery. This book is different. It is written by Genevieve Weaver, who is antique dealer with her own shop. She has formed her own philosophy which focuses mostly on the aestetic of antiques, instead of collecting for book value. She suggests buying for decorative value and practicality, having antiques around the house that you can use. Antiquing, as she will tell you, is a form of investment, because antiques, as long as they are in good condition, have positive resale value.
   After Genevive has covered her personal philosophy, she teaches her readers about decorative techniques such as focal points and overscaling. Then gives hints about how to decorate various "problem" spaces, such as hallways and landings.
   Lastly in this book, you are shown finished homes which are furnished with antiques, and different ways to go about collecting them. The entire book is wonderfully put together, with full-page, full-color pictures and poetically written text.



2. Having decided to furnish my house as if an adult lives there, I developed an interest in antiques. This book contains wonderful useful information about decorating with antiques. It even discusses how to use antiques in a modern decor. This is not a book for the collector/investor going after bargains and valuable pieces. It is for someone who will bring antiques into the home to enjoy! The photographs are stunning. They were the selling point, but text is just as good. The author discusses such topics as texture and pattern, mixing styles, anchor pieces, working with color, etc. The author also makes the case for decorating with antiques and provides information about buying from dealers. Easy and fun to read - full of useful practical information. I'm now hooked on antiques and buying with confidence.

No comments about American Oak Furniture: Book II (American Oak Furniture).

2 comments about Liberty Blue Dinnerware.

1. Liberty Blue Dinnerware is compact, concise and provides everything a collector or dealer needs. Debbie and Randy Coe have done an excellent job of providing the history of Liberty Blue Dinnerware with pictures of original ads adding value to the readers experience.
   
   The pictures are excellent and the organization of the book makes it easy for identification purposes including descriptions, measurements and current values. Although the book is a "soft cover" the glossy pages are first rate and enhance the quality of the pictures.
   
   Buy it, use it, enjoy it. Value pricing makes it that much better!



2. This book is a MUST for all collectors of patriotic Liberty Blue dinnerware, a grocery store premium that celebrated the Bicentennial years of the mid-1970's. The Coes combine excellent photos, realistic values and lots of historical information in this brief book.

No comments about Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture: With Measured Drawings.

No comments about Identifying American Furniture: Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged (American Association for State and Local History Book Series).

No comments about Scottish Vernacular Furniture.

No comments about The Practical Illustrated Guide to Furniture Repair and Restoration: Expert step-by-step techniques shown in 1000 color photographs.

No comments about Pietre Dure and the Art of Florentine Inlay.

No comments about Chinese Furniture.