This article forms part of the Decorative and Applied Arts Encyclopedia, a master reference hub providing a structured overview of design history, materials, movements, and practitioners.
This book celebrates a truth unfolding,
That furniture, unique and bold,
Has graced our homes through every age,
And still today, sets a vibrant stage.
From styles of the roaring ’20s flair,
To ’30s pieces with artful care,
Rescued now from forgotten piles,
To stand as treasures in museum aisles.
For the discerning eye that roves,
In junk shops, antiques yet move,
Pieces waiting to be found,
With stories rich, in form profound.
Victorian cabinets finely carved,
Art Deco lines, sleek and starved,
And wartime “utility” chairs austere,
Reflecting struggle, purpose clear.
Swedish grace and Italian charm,
Modern simplicity, cool and warm.
This book’s a guide, a window wide,
To furniture’s deep, enchanting tide.
Each era, a chapter, a crafted tale,
Where beauty endures, designs prevail.
For readers keen on design’s allure,
This journey’s timeless, rich, and pure.
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