1940s period furniture books

Curved lumbar spindles, the sculpted seat and curved back are comfortable. Shop 1940s bedroom furniture at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern more furniture and collectibles from the worlds best dealers. A new furniture form of this period was the tilting tea table. One book to look for while youre there is furniture and interiors of the 1940s, by anne bony flammarion.

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. Period 1900 1940s attributes 1st edition date posted. Commonly known as waterfall furniture, there is no style more evocative of 1920s1940s furniture. Antique furniture furniture collecting books book depository. 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.

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. The colonial revival in the united states really began around the 1870s, when the united states celebrated its first centennial. 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. Shop 1940s books at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern collectibles and curiosities from the worlds best dealers.

Shop 1940s more furniture and collectibles at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern furniture from the worlds best dealers. 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. 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. Glen hueys illustrated guide to building period furniture.

For quite a few years, however, the colonial themes would be married to victorian fussiness. 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. Early wood finishes from 1600 1950 furniture refinishing. 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.

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. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of antique furniture. The graceful curves, extraordinary grain patterns, and ornate pulls make this distinctive style still desirable today. 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. The wonderful wizard of oz, published in 1900, is the first fantasy written by an american to enjoy an immediate success upon publication. For 1940s style kitchens, there are a number of great options for decor pieces that can do double duty as fully functional kitchen accessories. 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. Bar unmistakably vittorio dassi designer made in milan mcm furniture, western furniture. 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. 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. Retro furniture may well have been refurbished, but this should not detract from their unique appeal.

For older antique furniture see antique furniture see all 1940s antiques. Genuine antique retro furniture, vintage furniture post1940s from trusted antique dealers. He is very well known for his written guides, especially his first, the cabinetmaker and upholsterers drawingbook, published 179194. A brief history of midcentury modern furniture design.

Sheratoninfluenced furniture dates from about 1790 through 1820. 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. What happened in the 1940s featuring news, popular culture. It is impossible to understand those years outside of the context of wwii. 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. Many 1940s antique bookcases available for sale, listed on the uks leading antiques directory. History of american furniture style and design american furniture styles vary with their place in american history. Timeline and descriptions of antique furniture styles antique trader. It is named for the famed london, england furniture designer and teacher thomas sheraton 1751 to 1806, who trained as a cabinetmaker. Sep 25, 2018 shakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. 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. History of american furniture style and design sofas and.

We grew up with this furniture in our homes and its part of our childhood. The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by. Beds, stools, throne chairs, and boxes were the chief forms of furniture in ancient egypt. I dont have a degree in this im a passionate observer, who is still putting all the pieces into place. Westindian antique furniture of the lesser antilles 17401940. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lewis, all the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the guernsey literary and p. Overviewthe united states did not enter world war ii 193945 until after the japanese attack on pearl harbor on december 7, 1941.

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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Ask for old issues at your local library, or search garage. Furniture and interiors of the 1940s beaux livres langue. A swivel and adjustable desk armchair from the 1940s is solid birch hardwood. The style embraces both straight and angular with some pieces that are much more fluid, reflecting several earlier design periods.

For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, first edition book, circa 1940. Use of electricity on face and scalp by emily lloyd hardback book no dj quack medical. Wood became a heavilyused material due to its versatile nature and availability during the war. Bent wood furniture was very popular and even featured in fashion shoots for vogue magazine.

Baildon furniture company ltd 1940s mahogany maritime bookca. Sumptuously illustrated, this is the most complete book on spanish colonial and revivalperiod furniture in new mexico. Make offer antique duncan phyfe table and 6 chairs, mahogany, 1940s. 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. 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. I like to use the internet for all sorts of visual research. Bony is the prolific author of a french series that examines key features of 20thcentury interior design by decade e. 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. Furniture and accessories of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s robert w.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The origins, survival, and revival of furniture making in the hispanic southwest. A world war ii story of survival, resilience and redemption by laura hillenbrand, mil. 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.

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. Tony came to period furniture making as an avocation a little later in life. British furniture is widely collected today for its elegant appearance and important ties to british history, culture, and taste. Skvheshakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,426,601 views. 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.

It also showcases one of their 1940s reproduction wallpapers. Commonly known as waterfall furniture, there is no style more evocative of 1920s 1940s furniture. 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. Shop for midcentury modern furniture and antiques for sale at the retrokc storefront in oklahoma city. Books set decorators society of america sdsa set decorators.

Bestselling books, book of the month club selections, and notable books. Twenty books on furniture design covering topics from classical chinese dressers to contemporary american office chairs. 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. And, for those desiring the look, good quality modern furniture is also made in this style. Bentwood furniture and decor made by soaking or steaming wood and bending it into curved shapes and patterns were coming into fashion.

The intrigue turned into a quest to understand and learn how to create them. Plans and full instructions for twenty distinctive pieces hardcover november 1, 1994. 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. This book picks up the story during the time of world war iia successful era for the. Source for information on the 1940s lifestyles and social trends. Late georgian period mahogany and brass trimmed etagere table. The label is tothepoint and nononsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. Most cabinets and dressers use wood panels in between the drawers. 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. Furniture design has been a part of the human experience since the beginning of history. Shop books and other antique and vintage collectibles from the worlds best furniture dealers.

Paint and lacquer enhanced the design of many 1940s pieces. Early on, in the 1940s, i lived in sausalito and daily crossed the golden gate bridge, a dramatic steel sculpture in a theatrical setting. Most antique furniture tends to be purchased by ordinary everyday people, rather. Mahogany antique dining sets 19001950 for sale ebay. This period represents furniture designs gone mad, almost an anything goes school of thought. Its a classic look with bright, boldstatement splashes of red against blue that help catch visitors. The war not only defined the decade but from a design perspective, split it virtually in half. 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. The 1940s marked a period of transition in interior design. 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. 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. 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.

Recovering and rebuilding after world war ii dramatically affected 1940s interior design and the size of 1940s homes. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. 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. Introduced in 1942, the utility furniture scheme continued into postwar austerity and lasted until 1952. The books of the century, 19401949 open computing facility. Get the best deals on duncan phyfe furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. The heyday of hollywood studio art departments was in the 1930s and 40s. This book gave cabinetmakers real direction and they soon eagerly.