Conservation of 20th Century Furniture

This reference is the primary resource for those working with twentieth century furniture as conservators, curators, dealers, collectors and students. It gives comprehensive coverage of materials and techniques which are encountered in twentieth century furniture by conservators through a contextual point of view and from a practical perspective, including identification, analysis and treatments.

The book will describe, analyse and contextualise the materials and techniques used in twentieth century furniture. The furniture ranges from designer craftsman individually made pieces to factory produced batch items. Furniture covered includes cabinet work, decoration, surface finishes and upholstery, observing the traditional repertoire of materials and the innovative materials and processes introduced during the century.


* All the information presented in one volume for the first time.
* Learn to apply the theory to the practice with the A - Z of materials and techniques.
* Numerous case studies illustrate conservation in action