Illustrated History of Furniture: From the Earliest to the Present Time

"Illustrated History of Furniture: From the Earliest to the Present Time" by Frederick Litchfield is a deep look into how furniture design changed over time, covering many different cultures and periods all the way from ancient times to when the book was written in the late 1800s. The beginning gives an overview of furniture from long ago, like what's mentioned in the Bible and ancient civilizations such as Assyria, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Litchfield explains that his goal is to show the big picture of furniture design, highlighting how historical events and changes in society affected how furniture looked. The book uses pictures to help show how furniture developed and the skills used to make it in each period.