This title is the fourth in the series on the collections of the Musee d'Orsay. Publication coincides with the opening of new exhibition rooms and the decision to restructure the presentation of the works in the museum. This title reviews the collection in chronological order.

Tells the story of design and decorative art in Britain from the time of Henry VIII to the reign of Queen Victoria. It shows how Britain's rise during this period to become the most powerful nation on earth was reflected in her art, architecture and in the quantity of things made in Britain.

The ubiquitous chair in all its shapes and forms (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers. The particular curve of a back-rest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the colour of the entire artefact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era. From Gerrit Rietveld and ..

A book devoted to Christopher Dresser, a leader figure in the 19th century Arts and Crafts movement and considered the father of modern Industrial Design.

John Cornforth has made a selection of two hundred of the archive's finest images of London interiors.

Caribbean Elegance is an illustrated survey of the lifestyles, dwellings and varied furniture styles and decor of the island groups that make up the Caribbean region. It also includes a brief history of the islands and their economies.

Dresser was also a pioneer in his vision of industry as a means to spread the tenets of good design.

Full title: George III and Queen Charlotte: Patronage, Collecting and Court Taste. An important contribution to studies of the fine and decorative arts in the Georgian period, and an essential source of reference for both academics and collectors.

The furnishing and decoration of George IV's apartments at Windsor Castle.

This volume provides a significant general presentation of the French Empire style and its profound impact on Europe and America. Deschamps discusses Empire interiors, decorative arts, architecture, gardens, painting, sculpture, music, literature and lifestyle within the political and economic context.

Discusses the period from the Regence to Neoclassicism. Its clear language and comprehensive coverage enables newcomers to identify the different styles at once with all the assurance of an expert.

Based on contemporary documents and modern scholarship, this highly illustrated comprehensive review provides a closely-reasoned analysis of changing furniture styles from 1660 to 1714, together with much technical information on materials and processes.

Presents an illustrated history of seating since the ancient world. This book provides information on historical personalities, fashion, custom and social life. It talks about the emergence of chairs in Pre-dynastic Egypt and progresses through the social uses and meaning of various forms of seats in Classic Greece and the Roman Empire, and more.

Known to the general public for their furniture, the husband and wife duo of Charles and Ray Eames were forerunners in the fields of architecture, industrial design, photography, and film. This book covers all the aspects of their career, from the earliest furniture experiments and molded plywood designs to the Case Study Houses.

Few American artists have undergone such shifts in opinion as Louis Comfort Tiffany. As a painter, then as an interior designer and experimenter in the medium of glass, Tiffany attained great status in arts. This book showcases 120 objects, illustrating Tiffany's interests and placing him in context with other significant artists of his time.

Explaining and illustrating financial importance of patination and colour, this fifth edition is a reference book for the practicing collector and dealer, a work from which the memory may be refreshed and points checked. It consists of over 1,600 photographs of furniture found in shops and auction rooms.

An exploration of neoclassical Swedish furniture and interiors. Nearly 400 photographs present the decoration and furnishings of 20 houses and apartments. The text traces the evolution of the style in Sweden and examines the history of each of the buildings.