Furniture Bible

Why We Love It When I started buying antiques, I bought what I loved. However I didn't know how to describe it, or if I saw something I liked and wanted to search for it, I was often lost for the correct way to describe the item. (Think putting search terms in for Google or auctions.) Not only is this book educational for the history and style of furniture, but also how to care for it. Christophe shares his extensive expertise in his book. A wonderful gift for anyone interested in antique furniture.  ~Susan __________  Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father’s atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture—from antiques to mid-century pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds.  The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny’s favorite techniques— Ceruse, Vernis Anglais,and Wat