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Dutch and Flemish Furniture

by Esther Singleton (1865–1930)

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  • 22 chapters
  • Reading level: 8th & 9th grade

"Dutch and Flemish Furniture" by Esther Singleton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricate history and craftsmanship of furniture from the Low Countries, focusing on how various artistic styles evolved from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the 19th century. The book likely delves into the impact of socio-political developments on furniture design and manufacturing, as well as the cultural exchanges between different European countries. The opening of the text provides background on the artistic and cultural evolution in the Low Countries, emphasizing the significant influence of the English and Flemish artisans on one another throughout history. Singleton highlights the interconnectedness of trade, craftsmanship, and socio-political relationships between England, France, and the Low Countries. This section sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the various furniture styles and artistic movements, indicating that subsequent chapters will draw upon historical events and artistic trends that shaped the distinctive styles found in Dutch and Flemish designs.

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  • Furniture · Netherlands
  • Furniture · Flanders

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Chapter I

THE MIDDLE AGES 1–29

Ecclesiastical Art—Wood-carving and Carvers—Primitive
Character of the Furniture of Castles and Mansions—
Huchiers—Menuisiers—A Typical Bedroom—Dinanderie—
Wood-work and panelling—Chest, banc, bahut, sideboard,
dressoir, credence, table and chair—Embroideries—
Definition of Chambre—Textiles and Tapestries—
Ecclesiastical Hangings—Tapestry-weavers—Tapestry of
Philip the Bold—Flemish Looms—Cordovan and Flemish
Leathers—Goldsmith’s Work—Glass and Glass-workers—Guilds
of St. Luke.

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Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II
  4. Chapter III
  5. Chapter IV
  6. Chapter V
  7. Chapter VI
  8. Chapter VII
  9. Chapter VIII
  10. Chapter IX
  11. Chapter X
  12. Chapter I: The Middle Ages
  13. Book I., Canto iv
  14. Book I., Canto iv
  15. Chapter II: The Burgundian Period
  16. Chapter III: The Renaissance: Part I
  17. Chapter IV: The Renaissance: Part II
  18. Chapter V: Seventeenth Century (Flemish)
  19. Chapter VI: Seventeenth Century (Dutch)
  20. Chapter VII: The Importance of Porcelain
  21. Chapter VIII: The Dutch Home
  22. Chapter IX: Dutch Furniture Under French and Oriental Influence
  23. Chapter X: Furniture of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries

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This free edition of Dutch and Flemish Furniture by Esther Singleton comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #54552, released 2017-04-15. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: History - European, Art.

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