This is arguably the most detailed study ever made of any branch of British furniture. It covers in considerable depth, on a region by region basis, the work of

Complete plans and instructions for thirteen traditional country chairs from master craftsman Jack Hill, including simple stools, woven-seat chairs, all shown i

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The vernacular furniture used by ordinary people has only recently been considered a subject worthy of study. In this magisterial book--the first comprehensive