Edwards, Ralph. The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture: From
the Middle Ages to the Late Georgian Period. London: Country
Life, Ltd, 1964. (MOF+ Front)
A revised version of one part of an earlier
work, The Dictionary
of English Furniture. Covers late 15th century up to 1820. Many
black and white illustrations. Essays of varying length on types of furniture,
specific objects and styles. Section on cabinet-makers, craftsmen, decorative
artists at end of the volume.
Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design. Woodbridge:
Antique Collectors' Club, 1977. (MOF 78-2463 Open)
Begins with key dates in
19th century British furniture history; contemporary sources quoted in the
Dictionary; essays on designers and design books; pictorial
dictionary by type of furniture, primarily illustrated with line drawings
and engravings.
