Description

This antique book contains a lovely collection of George Hepplewhite's finest work. Complete with a detailed biography of the famous furniture designer and an illustrated catalogue of some of his most exquisite pieces, this text is a must-have for anyone with an interest in the life and work of George Hepplewhite and it constitutes a great addition to collections of antique furniture literature. George Hepplewhite (1727 - 1786) was a world-renowned cabinetmaker, regarded as having been one of the "big three" English furniture makers of the eighteenth century, along with Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Chippendale. This text has been chosen for modern republication due to its educational value, and we are proud to republish it here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.