A presentation of furniture from the Art Nouveau period by Guimard, Horta, Mackintosh, majorelle and others.. Discussed in detail are the techniques, materials and the great craftsmen as well as gifted designers as Galle, Guimard, Horta, Majorelle, Gaudi and Mackintosh. Text describes marquetry and carving as well as the woods and mounts used. More than 225 illustrations, including 49 in color, of tables, chests, mirrors, cabients, chairs, desks, and other unusual pieces.
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