History of Interior Design and Furniture: From Ancient Egypt to Nineteenth-Century Europe

by Robbie G. Blakemore

Book Overview

This book is the only current publication of a dedicated history of interiors and furniture. For designers who need stylistic information regarding historic periods, this book is very well organized and thorough. For students, this book offers the possibility of owning a history text without purchasing a general text that makes history only a small part of the information. --Marianne Beecher, Assistant Professor, Iowa State Robbie Blakemore has undertaken a monumental and ambitious project. She has accomplished her goal with zeal and good organization, along with excellent research and scholarship. --Joseph Braswell, Interior Designer, New York City

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471286761
• ISBN13: 9780471286769
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.7" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Hist. of Int. Des. and Furniture....

Greta price on a textbook that is needed for a college student. Book is in excellent condition!

History of Interior Design and Furniture: From Ancient Egypt to Nineteenth-Century Europe

Excellent volume. Arrived in only three days. Dust jacket slightly torn on one corner but otherwise in perfect shape. Very informational volume for anyone interested in the evolution of this art.

History of Interiors

This book is very helpful for students and professionals seeking to further knowledge on the history of architecture and interior design. Very detailed information.

A definitive must for ID Students studying the History

Well, I youre thinking between this and Piles' History of ID then this is a much better book. Each style is explained with great details, and black and white photos and sketches are really helpful, and in the middle of the book is about a dozen of color photos of interiors. I used this book a lot for my studies of the history of id. If you're looking for a book full of photos of interiors and fancy words then just don't bother buying it since you wont find them in this book

Outstanding Book -Dont miss it

This is an outstanding book, with plenty of pictures - great insider material on furniture and architecture. And I already have a design MA with my own firm.