Honoré Lannuier, Cabinet Maker from Paris: The Life and Work of a French Ebeniste in Federal New York
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (862 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810965178 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 340 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This study of Lannuier's life and work discusses his family and origins in France, his clients, and his work. A contemporary of Duncan Phyfe, French-born New York cabinet maker Charles-Honore Lannuier (1779-1819) was a leading figure in the development of a distinctive and highly refined furniture style in the Late Federal period. Approximately 275 illustrations, 100 in full color.
good reference Robert Klein if you are looking for a good reference on a great cabinet maker this is one. it is not a story book but a research tool.