French Henry IV Furniture Interior Design incl. Decorative Details / Scarce Book

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FRENCH INTERIOR AND FURNITURE – THE PERIOD OF HENRY IV
. By Francis J. Geck, Stureck Educational Services, Boulder, CO., 1986.
In addition to reproduced photographs and line drawings, this in-depth text covers by chapter: Royalty (Henry IV-King, Marguerite-Queen, and Marie-Queen); Mistresses; Symbols (Balusters, Cartouches, Columns, Figures, Grotesques, Pediments; Pilasters; Rustication; and terms); Chancellor (Sully); Architecture (Civic, Palaces, Chateau, Hotels, and Maisons); Doorways; Plans; Windows; Interiors (Architectural Details, Canvas Hangings, Leather Hangings, Paneling, Tapestries, Textile Hangings, Wainscoting, and Wallpaper); Interior Details (Ceilings, Chimneypieces, Doors, Flooring, Lighting, Metalwork, and Staircases); Furniture for Sleep (Armoirs, Beds and Coffers); Furniture for Eating (Credences, Dressors, and Tables); Furniture for Comfort (Benches, Seats, and Stools); Furniture for Storage (Bookcases and Buffets); Paintings; Sculptures; Engravings; Artists and Craftsmen; Components; Parallel Words; Period Styles; French Provinces; List of Plates; Glossary; Bibliography; and Index. This comprehensive book belongs in the permanent library of the architect, designer, or connoisseur of antique furnishings.
8.5” x 11” softback in like-new condition. 130 pages.
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