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Originally published in 1904, Dutch Pottery And Porcelain is an insightful and authoritative guide to the history and products of the Netherlands' most celebrated craft.The guide not only includes examples of Delft pottery, with its highly prized blue designs, but work by smaller manufacturers, each with their own distinctive qualities and expertise. The book also includes a directory of the members of the Guild of St Luke and their identifying marks which will be useful to any collector.The author, W Pitcairn Knowles, spent many years in the Netherlands, building up an extensive and detailed knowledge of its people and pottery.
The 1920s and 30s were a period of looking to the future and the world of furniture design was no exception.Originally published in 1930, Modern Decorative Art reveals Maurice Adams' vision of modern, stylish and practical interiors for all kinds of homes. A craftsman with more than 25 years of experience in furniture design, Adams rejects the unnecessary ornamentation and heavy builds of previous decades in favour of the clean, simple lines that have endured to the present day.Illustrated throughout with photos and diagrams, Modern Decorative Art features over 200 designs for rooms, fixtures and fittings, showing the innovations of the time interpreted as real layouts. Essential reading for anyone interested in design history, interiors or 1920s and 30s style.
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