Southern Furniture 1680-1830: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection (Williamsburg Decorative Arts Series)

I have coveted this book for years in the bookstores of Colonial Williamsburg. If you have ever visited CW, you know what beautiful late 18th & early 19th century furniture pieces they have. This book discusses and illustrates their extensive collection. It is a must for the classical furniture lover. The only thing holding me back from buying this book was its $79 retail price tag. A recent Amazon sale allowed me to buy this exquisite volume for just $39! Thank you for my Christmas present!

This book is ideal to peruse through furniture history. A little history on the craftsman and the item makes an interesting read. For those interested in the craft of wood working or antique enthusiast. I enjoyed this book very much.

Great Book! Very interesting and informative. Great photo's too!! Couldn't put the book down once I started to look at it!!

I borrowed from the local library; and always want a copy for my own collection of furniture books.

Good Book !

I bought this book for my husband, who is a woodworker. He says it is great. It is a beautiful book that is currently sitting on out coffee table

An excellent reference for cabinetmakers. As of September 2011 it's still available from Colonial Williamsburg website for $79. I don't understand the exorbitant prices from reselers

This book is incredible! If you've ever seen any of the furniture collection at Colonial Williamsburg, this book gives you all the details on the key pieces in the collection that the tour-guides just can't answer. Each piece is photographed, both exterior view and an interior view (drawers out, doors open, etc...), and full measurements. The best feature is that it also provides extensive history on the style and construction of each piece, complete with construction details (down to every last dovetail!). I picked it up for the woodworking information, but this book is also excelent for the historian.