Period 1900 1940s attributes 1st edition date posted. He is very well known for his written guides, especially his first, the cabinetmaker and upholsterers drawingbook, published 179194. It is impossible to understand those years outside of the context of wwii. Shop 1940s books at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern collectibles and curiosities from the worlds best dealers. Its a classic look with bright, boldstatement splashes of red against blue that help catch visitors attention the very moment they enter the home. It was on of the most frequently mentioned items in the cabinetmakers account books. Source for information on the 1940s lifestyles and social trends. The books of the century, 19401949 open computing facility. Bent wood furniture was very popular and even featured in fashion shoots for vogue magazine. Skvheshakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,426,601 views. Most cabinets and dressers use wood panels in between the drawers. Timeline and descriptions of antique furniture styles antique trader. For quite a few years, however, the colonial themes would be married to victorian fussiness.
The colonial revival in the united states really began around the 1870s, when the united states celebrated its first centennial. A new furniture form of this period was the tilting tea table. Discover book depositorys huge selection of antique furniture. The graceful curves, extraordinary grain patterns, and ornate pulls make this distinctive style still desirable today. Furniture and interiors of the 1940s features the work of numerous designers in 300 archival images and recent color photographs that shed new light on this transitional period in design, as it evolved both in europe and in the united states. Get the best deals on duncan phyfe furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. Bentwood furniture and decor made by soaking or steaming wood and bending it into curved shapes and patterns were coming into fashion. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. History of ethan allen furniture take a look at the back of most ethan allen furniture from this furniture period and you will find real wood, not particle board or staples. The war not only defined the decade but from a design perspective, split it virtually in half. Shop 1940s more furniture and collectibles at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern furniture from the worlds best dealers. Overviewthe united states did not enter world war ii 193945 until after the japanese attack on pearl harbor on december 7, 1941.
Shop 1940s bedroom furniture at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern more furniture and collectibles from the worlds best dealers. Commonly known as waterfall furniture, there is no style more evocative of 1920s1940s furniture. A practical handbook to the construction of cabinet furniture, the use of tools, formation of joints, hints on designing and setting out work, veneering, etc. Westindian antique furniture of the lesser antilles 17401940. Shop books and other antique and vintage collectibles from the worlds best furniture dealers.
Styles from civilizations like ancient greece and contemporary japan contributed to the evolution of british furniture during the 18 th, 19 th, and 20 th centuries especially, resulting in a wide array of designs and techniques. He is very well known for his written guides, especially his first, the cabinetmaker and upholsterers drawing book, published 1791. Oct 04, 2005 a great way to get a feel for 1940s decorating trends is to look through the lifestyle and homedecorating magazines from that period. A swivel and adjustable desk armchair from the 1940s is solid birch hardwood.
The ultimate stepbystep guide popular woodworking huey, glen on. Jun 11, 2014 twenty books on furniture design covering topics from classical chinese dressers to contemporary american office chairs. I dont have a degree in this im a passionate observer, who is still putting all the pieces into place. This book gave cabinetmakers real direction and they soon eagerly. Glen hueys illustrated guide to building period furniture. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Books set decorators society of america sdsa set decorators. Furniture while primarily associated with the 1950s, it was the 1940s that introduced chrome dinette sets with formica tabletops, as well as glass drawer pulls, and chrome and vinyl stools, into the home. Paint and lacquer enhanced the design of many 1940s pieces. It is named for the famed london, england furniture designer and teacher thomas sheraton 1751 to 1806, who trained as a cabinetmaker. Curved lumbar spindles, the sculpted seat and curved back are comfortable. For 1940s style kitchens, there are a number of great options for decor pieces that can do double duty as fully functional kitchen accessories. Sheratoninfluenced furniture dates from about 1790 through 1820. Primarily because so many of us naturally do whats most important when collecting antique furniture.
Tubular bubble style furniture was popular, as was the contrasting design style of country cottage pine, namely the welsh dresser, which became a highly coveted piece of furniture during this period. Early wood finishes from 1600 1950 furniture refinishing. Antique furniture furniture collecting books book depository. During the first half of the decade, new design was halted, as supply shortages and rationing demanded that all available resources material and otherwise be directed towards the war. Writer and art historian cara greenberg coined the phrase midcentury modern in 1984 it was the title of her seminal book about what has since become a global and iconic design movement. Catalog of restoration hardware for antique furniture. Get the best deals on 1940s furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. This is a guide to 1940s furniture design styles from europe and america, from ruffles to plywood, and the beginnings of a scandinavian design craze that we still have today. British furniture is widely collected today for its elegant appearance and important ties to british history, culture, and taste.
Its a classic look with bright, boldstatement splashes of red against blue that help catch visitors. Tony came to period furniture making as an avocation a little later in life. One book to look for while youre there is furniture and interiors of the 1940s, by anne bony flammarion. The label is tothepoint and nononsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This period is named for the famous english cabinetmaker, thomas chippendale, who wrote a book of furniture designs, gentlemen and cabinetmakers director, published in 1754, 1755 and 1762. Use of electricity on face and scalp by emily lloyd hardback book no dj quack medical. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The forties were dominated by world war ii, and after a long period of economic recession throughout the world, starting with wall street crash in 1929 and through most of the 30s, the world would be a different place after the 2nd world war ended. It also showcases one of their 1940s reproduction wallpapers. And, for those desiring the look, good quality modern furniture is also made in this style. We grew up with this furniture in our homes and its part of our childhood. Find treasures ranging from sophisticated furniture to hardtofind kitchen ware from the 1940s, 50s and 60s at retrokc, a vintage store in oklahoma citys plaza district. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, first edition book, circa 1940. Furniture and accessories of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s robert w.
But even before that, the war had made an impact on american life. Initially he was captivated and intrigued by the shells on a newport six shell secretary he had seen in a magazine. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. The 1940s marked a period of transition in interior design. The heyday of hollywood studio art departments was in the 1930s and 40s. This glamorous decade was the heyday of interior designers, a new profession who were employed to create fantasy rooms for lavish cocktail parties and royal patrons.
Furniture design has been a part of the human experience since the beginning of history. What happened in the 1940s featuring news, popular culture. The intrigue turned into a quest to understand and learn how to create them. Evidence of furniture survives from as far back as the neolithic period in the form of paintings, wall murals discovered at pompeii, in sculpture and examples have also been excavated in egyptian pyramids and found in tombs in ghiordes modern day turkey. Mussey says wax was a very common finish for a period of 75 years from the mid 1700s to the early 1800s. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Plans and full instructions for twenty distinctive pieces hardcover november 1, 1994. The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by companies like knoll and herman miller. Bestselling books, book of the month club selections, and notable books. Introduced in 1942, the utility furniture scheme continued into postwar austerity and lasted until 1952. For older antique furniture see antique furniture see all 1940s antiques. This period represents furniture designs gone mad, almost an anything goes school of thought. Some furniture styles have an association with the period in history during which they originated, and other styles have an association with the person who originated the furniture design.
Browse our wide selection of antique furniture for sale from dealers across the uk click here to view interior design furniture ideas and sold pieces in situ from dealers on antiquesatlas. Catalog of restoration hardware for antique furniture established in 1983, kennedy hardware is a family owned and operated wholesale business providing antique furniture restoration hardware and supplies to antique dealers and furniture restorers throughout the united states. Furniture and interiors of the 1940s beaux livres langue. Shop for midcentury modern furniture and antiques for sale at the retrokc storefront in oklahoma city. Sep 25, 2018 shakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. Most antique furniture tends to be purchased by ordinary everyday people, rather. Twenty books on furniture design covering topics from classical chinese dressers to contemporary american office chairs. Make do and mend given the historic events of the time, its impossible to talk about furniture styles in the 1940s without acknowledging the impact of world world ii, which lasted until 1945. A brief history of midcentury modern furniture design. Bony is the prolific author of a french series that examines key features of 20thcentury interior design by decade e. Baildon furniture company ltd 1940s mahogany maritime bookca.
Animal farm by george orwell, 1984 by george orwell, the diary of a young girl by anne frank, the stranger by albert camus, and t. Beds, stools, throne chairs, and boxes were the chief forms of furniture in ancient egypt. In a period when books frequently lined the walls of homes, this 1940s home has a solid wall of books along the staircase. Mahogany antique dining sets 19001950 for sale ebay. This book picks up the story during the time of world war iia successful era for the. The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by.
History of american furniture style and design sofas and. Retro furniture may well have been refurbished, but this should not detract from their unique appeal. A world war ii story of survival, resilience and redemption by laura hillenbrand, mil. Although only a few important examples of actual furniture survive, stone carvings, fresco paintings, and models made as funerary offerings present rich documentary evidence. Bar unmistakably vittorio dassi designer made in milan mcm furniture, western furniture. Sumptuously illustrated, this is the most complete book on spanish colonial and revivalperiod furniture in new mexico. The origins, survival, and revival of furniture making in the hispanic southwest. Early on, in the 1940s, i lived in sausalito and daily crossed the golden gate bridge, a dramatic steel sculpture in a theatrical setting. Simple and straightforward and often lowprofile pots and pans in stainless steel were a staple of 1940s kitchens, especially during wwii, when steel and other metals were in short supply.
The style embraces both straight and angular with some pieces that are much more fluid, reflecting several earlier design periods. So powerful was its effect on the american imagination, so evocative its use of the forces of nature in its plots, so charming its invitation to children of all ages to look for the element of wonder in the world around them that author l. Recovering and rebuilding after world war ii dramatically affected 1940s interior design and the size of 1940s homes. I like to use the internet for all sorts of visual research. Late georgian period mahogany and brass trimmed etagere table. To help understand what defines each period of antique furniture styles. Commonly known as waterfall furniture, there is no style more evocative of 1920s 1940s furniture. Beeswax was the most common wax and beehives were also purchased by cabinetmakers for the wax they used andor to be sold to their customers.
Old house beautiful magazines will show you color schemes and furniture styles even the advertisements will give you clues to the styles of the day. Ask for old issues at your local library, or search garage. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The wonderful wizard of oz, published in 1900, is the first fantasy written by an american to enjoy an immediate success upon publication. History of american furniture style and design american furniture styles vary with their place in american history. Genuine antique retro furniture, vintage furniture post1940s from trusted antique dealers. Make offer antique duncan phyfe table and 6 chairs, mahogany, 1940s. Jul 18, 2003 furniture and interiors of the 1940s features the work of numerous designers in 300 archival images and recent color photographs that shed new light on this transitional period in design, as it evolved both in europe and in the united states. This book analyses and illustrates the full range of her furniture, interiors, and. Lewis, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the guernsey literary and p.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Wood became a heavilyused material due to its versatile nature and availability during the war. Utility furniture was furniture produced in the united kingdom during and just after world war ii, under a government scheme which was designed to cope with shortages of raw materials and rationing of consumption. American furniture made during the late 1920s through early 1940s may not yet have the collectible value of genuine antique furniture, but this depressionera furniture is growing increasingly popular with collectors, thanks to its historical heritage, affordability, structural quality, and broad decor appeal. Many 1940s antique bookcases available for sale, listed on the uks leading antiques directory.