02353cam a22003133u 4500 54866 UtSlPG 20260610134250.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NK Singleton, Esther, 1865-1930 French and English furniture Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-07 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "French and English Furniture" by Esther Singleton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of furniture styles and decorative arts from the French Renaissance to various English decorative periods, focusing on distinctive characteristics, functions, and historical contexts. Singleton aims to serve collectors, students, and interior decorators by offering a comprehensive guide to furnishing rooms in any given style. The opening of the text reveals Singleton's purpose of providing an extensive overview of French and English furniture from the Renaissance onward. She emphasizes the lack of comparable works that effectively describe and illustrate various styles, asserting that her book aims to enable readers to understand how to appropriately furnish rooms in specific historical styles, such as Louis XV or Heppelwhite. The preface also discusses the intricate details of the furniture, including upholstery, cabinetry, and decorative elements, highlighting the artistic achievements and evolution in taste from one period to another. Additionally, she mentions the inclusion of illustrations sourced from contemporary materials and designers to enrich the reader's understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Furniture -- England Furniture -- France https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54866 95698 95698