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American Oak Furniture: Styles and Prices : Book II, Second Edition
American Oak Furniture Styles and Prices Book II Second Edition Author:Robert W. Swedberg, Harriett Swedberg Of the approximately 275 varieties of oak trees rooted around the world, fourteen are used consistently for furniture. With its combination of strength, beauty, and durability, oak has become the furniture of choice for many collectors. The wood ranges in color from white to yellow, with golden oak (1890--1920s) the most popular.&nbs... more »p; Even though it is hard and heavy, oak furniture can often be found with elaborate carvigs of chimeras, caryatids, and grotesques. From the Jacobean to the Victorian to the Mission styles, oak has an enduring quality capable of spanning the centuries.
American Oak Furniture, Book II, Second Edition, chronicles the forms and styles of this popular furniture in 500 black and white photos. Each caption includes description, dimensions, locale, and current market value. Eight pages of color illustrate the quality and fine detail of this versatile wood. A section dedicated to the characteristics of aok and its look-alikes will help you spot the most common oak imitators.« less