Story of western furniture

This absorbing history traces the development of furniture design and production, from the days of ancient Egypt to the present, describing what articles were made in each period, how they were made, and what were the social and economic conditions that affected style and finish.

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Subject(s)Design and technology
Author(s)Phyllis Bennett Oates
Age16-19
Published1981
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Shelf referenceA 745.409 BEN
ISN/ISBN0906969093
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8sx5

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