American Furniture Chests, Cupboards, Desks And Other Pieces the Antique Hunter's Guide

This handy, authoritative guide contains over 300 premier examples of American case furniture -- chests, cupboards, & desks -- built from the 17th century to the mid-20th. From Federal, Chippendale & Empire styles to country, Mission & mid-century modern, this splendid array of furniture has been photographed appraised, & categorized specifically for the collector. Each photo is accompanied by an extensive caption that examines the maker, year of manufacture, materials of the piece, & hints for collectors such as the scarcity of the piece, demand, condition, & points to check before buying. A price guide rounds out this indispensable guidebook. A boon for the general collector.Ó 100+ color illustrations.Ketchuh, William C., Jr. is the author of 'American Furniture Chests, Cupboards, Desks And Other Pieces the Antique Hunter's Guide', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756790608 and ISBN 0756790603.