Taste and Power: Furnishing Modern France (Studies on the History of Society and Culture , No 24)

Rating:
Summary: Excellent and deep
Review: Collectors of European furniture are advised to read this book to understand how French styles were produced over a long period of time and how to tell real 18th century Louis XVI from 19th century reproductions. The French social history of furniture manufacture and consumerism in this book is quite amazing and readable. I strongly advise the book for dealers, collectors, decorators and collectors.