Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork

"Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork" by John Hungerford Pollen is a journey through time, looking at the styles and history of furniture and woodwork from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and more, to see how these arts changed over the years. This historical work is for anyone who loves art history and wants to understand how culture and society shaped furniture design. The book starts by showing why old furniture matters so much because it connects us to the past. The author tells us about chests, chairs, and other objects that show us how people lived and what they liked in different times. Preserving old wooden furniture can be hard because wood can rot, so the book explores a variety of periods and styles and then moves into areas like the unique antique furniture of Egypt, Nineveh, and Greece.