Contents INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 ENGLISH FURNITURE: A Brief History A brief history of English furniture from the Tudor period to the 1930s. An introduction to the styles which shaped design of pieces, the changes in the wood used and some of the general details which apply to all types of furniture. Chapter 2 CHAIRS: Dining chairs, Armchairs, Sofas and Settees How the use of chairs and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of chairs, settees and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 3 TABLES: Dining tables, Occasional tables, Games tables How the use of tables and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of tables and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 4 CABINETS AND CHESTS: Display cabinets, Storage chests, Cupboards, Sideboards and Bookcases How the use of cabinets and cupboards and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of cabinets, cupboards, sideboards and bookcases and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 5 DESKS AND DRAWERS: Writing desks, Bureaus, Commodes, and Chest of drawers How the use of desks and drawers and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of writing desks, bureaus and chest of drawers and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 6 BEDS AND WARDROBES: Four poster beds, Iron bedsteads, Wardrobes, Wash Stands and Dressing Tables How the use of bedroom furniture and their design changed over the centuries.Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of bed, wardrobe, wash stands and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 7 MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE: Clocks, Mirrors, Trolleys, Overmantles and Screens Line drawings and short captions of each type to show how these miscellaneous pieces of furniture changed in style and when they were fashionable. GLOSSARY INDEX
