Popular Art Deco Lighting: Shades of the Past (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (679 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764320432 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 175 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Over 590 luminous color photographs, show accent and figural radio lamps, boudoir lamps, table and desk lamps, overhead and wall lighting, and floor lighting produced by manufacturers such as Consolidated Glass, Lightolier, Lincoln, Moe Bridges, Williamson, Frankart, Nuart, and Chase. This era took place in the soft and romantic illumination of early electric lighting fixtures--which are showcased in this gorgeous new book. It will be a valued addition to the libraries of interior decorators, restoration buffs, theater goers, and all who collect period lighting fixtures and enjoy beautiful works of art.. The beautiful and often fantastic Art Deco lighting in homes and public spaces alike are work
E. Osipova said Embarassment. I was very anxious to get this book, because I wanted to get a professional insight on various art deco lamps. When the book arrived I was not only dissapointed but also very embarassed for the authors as well as for those people who pay the suggested $Embarassment E. Osipova I was very anxious to get this book, because I wanted to get a professional insight on various art deco lamps. When the book arrived I was not only dissapointed but also very embarassed for the authors as well as for those people who pay the suggested $49.95 for it. The quality of the photographs is even worse than homemade. The images are blurry, you only guess how the materials the lamps are made of look in reality, . 9.95 for it. The quality of the photographs is even worse than homemade. The images are blurry, you only guess how the materials the lamps are made of look in reality, . Art Deco Disappointment Pat What a disappointment for the price! While I am accustomed to Schiffer Books being mostly lacking in scholarship, this one was the worst. About 99% of the examples photographed have no manufacturer listed, and nor does the book list any. Since these are 20th century lamps, I would think that some catalogue or information about the respective companies would be available. Moreover, their prices--where do they come from?. Great Deco Resource Purple Shiny In our search for the perfect slip shade chandelier, we have referred to this book time and time again. We have found several fixtures from the book on Ebay. It is an excellent compendium of art deco light fixtures and, although the prices stated are on the high side, gives us a good idea of rarity and value. Highly recommended.Although this book is the best resource of its kind, I do have two minor whines. First, few