Dictionnaire Raisonne de Mobilier Francais de L’Epoque Carlovingienne a La Renaissance. [Dictionary of French Furniture from the Carlovingian Period to the Renaissance].
by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene-Emmanuel
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- Hardcover
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Paris: Librairie Centrale d'Architecture, n.d. Finely bound example of Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc's authoritative resource on the evolution of furniture styles in France from the Carolingian Period to the Renaissance. Royal octavo, 6 volumes bound in one quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and stamping to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, illustrated with numerous plates and text illustrations. In near fine condition. A very nice example of this standard reference. "Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc's Dictionary of French Furniture from the Carolingian Period to the Renaissance" is a comprehensive and authoritative resource on the evolution of furniture styles in France from the 8th to the 16th century. Published in the mid-19th century, this monumental work by Viollet-le-Duc, a renowned French architect and theorist, provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various furniture pieces, including chairs, tables, cabinets, and beds, highlighting their historical significance and stylistic characteristics. With meticulous research and scholarly analysis, Viollet-le-Duc offers valuable insights into the development of French furniture design, tracing influences from medieval craftsmanship to the ornate styles of the Renaissance. This dictionary serves as an invaluable reference for historians, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of French furniture craftsmanship throughout the centuries.
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- Raptis Rare Books (US)
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- Title
- Dictionnaire Raisonne de Mobilier Francais de L’Epoque Carlovingienne a La Renaissance. [Dictionary of French Furniture from the Carlovingian Period to the Renaissance].
- Author
- Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene-Emmanuel
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Librairie Centrale d'Architecture
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- n.d
- Keywords
- Dictionnaire Raisonne de Mobilier Francais de L'Epoque Carlovingienne a La Renaissance
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Spine
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- Octavo
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- Fine
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Marbled boards
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