World Furniture An Illustrated History Edited by Helena Hayward

This is the first book to provide a fully illustrated history of furniture throughout the world. In this fascinating survey we can see how, in teh progress of civilisation from Ancient Egypt to our own times, individuals and societies have created for themselves interiors of austere solemnity, extreme luxury and exquisite delicacy.

Over 1000 black and white illustrations and 52 colour plates

Large hardback, 1966, 320pages, good condition