Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors: From the Gothic Revival to Art Nouveau

Description

This survey provides comprehensive coverage of 19th-century furniture, from the Gothic revival to Art Nouveau. Every major designer is represented and the choice of pictures includes rare contemporary photographs of Victorian and Edwardian interiors. The author provides commentaries on the illustrations as well as a text on the historical background.

Jeremy Cooper is a specialist dealer in the Victorian decorative arts who has worked for Sotheby's, and has appeared many times on Antiques Roadshow.

'A splendid compilation that benefits from its marvellous air of confidence and its grasp of the whole period' - Royal Academy Magazine 'A Pandora's Box of a book ... a fabulous journey through the period ... brimming with fascinating detail' - Design Week 'As intricate as a De Morgan tapestry ... pure eye candy for any enthusiast' - Period Living 'A marvellous survey ... dazzling detail' - Sunday Times