1941 Furniture and Decoration, Period and Modern Book

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This is the 1941 classic design reference, 'The Book of Furniture and Decoration, Period and Modern,' by Joseph Aronson. The … more This is the 1941 classic design reference, 'The Book of Furniture and Decoration, Period and Modern,' by Joseph Aronson. The 360-page, oversized buckram hardcover is fully illustrated. in b'w photos.& drawings. Part I is "The Development of Decoration" (Europe, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque), followed by Part II on "The Elements of Decoration. (woods, metal, glass, fabrics) and ending with Part III, "The Principles of Decoration." The book concludes with chapters on Floor and Wall Coverings, Lighting, Color and more.. This is the Second edition (1936)..If I were an interior designer or studying and researching historic design, I'd consider this book indispensible.. Published by Crown, the interior is clean, bright and unmarked. The cover edges and spine are foxed,, but the foxing design is rsomehow a lovely. design. The book remains sturdy and tight throughout.. It will be sent, carefully packed with tracking. less