Regency Style Steven Parissien Hardcover Phaidon 1992

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Regency Style Steven Parissien Hardcover Phaidon 1992.The Regency period (c. 1780 -- 1837) saw the development of what is today … Read more Regency Style Steven Parissien Hardcover Phaidon 1992.The Regency period (c. 1780 -- 1837) saw the development of what is today one of the most popular styles in architecture and design. The combined influences of the antique and the exotic, together with the technological innovations of the day, produced a sophisticated style which was eclectic but also quintessentially British. By examining the constituent parts of the Regency house in England and America.its architecture, doors and windows, plasterwork and ironwork, colours and coverings, services, furniture and gardens, this comprehensive and stimulating book will inspire not only owners of period houses but also anyone with an interest in this uniquely attractive style.This book provides a survey of the Regency house, from architectural shell to the smallest details of doors, furniture and wallpapers. It looks at the great houses that represented the apogee of the style, as well as middle-class town houses in Britain and America, creating a book which would be helpful to those involved in renovation and decor.Large beautiful coffee table book on antique Regency style furniture and decor.
* Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Preservation Press; First Edition (January 1, 1992)
* Language ‏ : ‎ English
* Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages See less