Main entry:

Himmelheber, Georg.

Title & Author:

Cast-iron furniture : and all other forms of iron furniture / Georg Himmelheber ; [translated from German by Judith Hayward].

Publication:

London : Philip Wilson ; Wappingers' Falls, N.Y. : Distributed by Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., 1996.

Description:

240 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 76-78) and indexes.
Wrought-iron furniture. Seating; Chests and cupboards; Wrought iron in the rococo period; Beds -- The beginnings of cast-iron furniture -- Karl Friedrich Schinkel -- Cast-iron Gothic -- Nature made of iron -- Registered British furniture models -- Rococo and Renaissance -- Iron in the house. Beds; Hall stands; Umbrella stands; Tables -- Iron on the street -- Furniture made of bent iron -- Final observations.
Plate captions also in German.

Summary:

"This book documents the story and diversity of furniture made of iron, from Roman examples to Art Nouveau. It was, however, in the 19th century that iron furniture was in the forefront of early industrial production, and this period is highlighted here. Iron seemed suitable for everything - from railway lines to steam kettles, jewellery and furniture. Beds, chairs, tables, benches and small items of furniture made of cast iron, the most modern and versatile material of its time, were available thanks to its durability and low price." "The art-historical development of iron furniture has long been neglected and this book offers a systematic illustrated record of the many diverse forms featuring two major names: Karl Friedrich Schinkel of Germany and Christopher Dresser of the United Kingdom." "With over 460 types of iron furniture presented amongst 160 pages of illustrations, Georg Himmelheber provides furniture experts and dealers, designers and collectors with the first complete and international survey of this very popular furniture. This book is also an important contribution to the cultural history of the 19th century."--BOOK JACKET.

Resources:
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description

ISBN:

0856674621
9780856674624

Subject:

Wrought-iron furniture History 19th century.
Wrought-iron furniture.
Meubles métalliques.
Ferronerie.
Fer forgé
Mobilier.
19e siècle.
1600-1899

Form/genre:

History.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 126254
Call No.: ID NK2270.H65.C34; ID:97-B1015
Status: Available