American Doors is a vast collection of the most beautiful styles from the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries, consisting of entry doors, door surrounds, door hoods, door latches, door knockers, porticos, transoms and fanlights; all from the personal library and collections of Peter Joel Harrison, many never published before.
After thirty-two years of research and travel, Harrison has documented hundreds of doors from throughout America, more than eighty-four from historic properties, including post medieval, Dutch, English, French and Spanish Colonial, Georgian, Federal, and Greek Revival, all handsomely portrayed.
Harrison's drawings are accompanied by a history of the door written by architectural historian Matt Postal and an essay on hardware by Rhett Butler, custom hardware manufacturer.
An essential sourcebook for builders, preservationists, architects, educators and students alike. Every drawing is rich in detail that may be imitated or used for inspiration. Each plate is carefully titled with the source or location for reference-a useful aid in regional projects. Informative notes on doors and a glossary of terms complete the text.
Author Peter Joel Harrison is well known for his best-selling four volumes on garden architecture: Fences, Brick Pavement and Fence-Walls, Gazebos and Trellises, & Garden Houses and Privies. A designer of interiors and landscapes, Harrison has dedicated himself to documenting architectural details of the 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. His drawings have been published in numerous magazines including Old House Journal, This Old House, Bob Vila's American Home, House Beautiful, Early American Life, Garden Design, and Landscape Architecture.
The Pattern Book of Upholstery by David Michael Wood, illustrations by Anara Mambetova-Finkelstein, edited by William S. Hooper, with contributions by upholsterer Jody Xuereb
Includes over 200 specially commissioned hand-drawn illustrations of classic upholstery models, including sofas, leather club chairs, dining chairs, chaise longues. Appendices on fabric selection and standard measurements, a glossary, and index.
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The Pattern Book of Lighting by Thomas P. Fuchs
Over 200 hand-drawn illustrations of chandeliers, pendants, floor and table lamps,
shades, outdoor lighting, and more. Includes appendices on light bulbs and components,
a glossary, and index. Available 2014
The Pattern Book of Decorative Painting by Master craftsman Pierre Finkelstein
Over 200 color photographs and sketches of a full range of classical applications including woodgraining, marbling, gilding,
patina, and trompe l′oeil. Includes a glossary, and index.
Available 2014
The Pattern Book of Built-in Cabinetry by Benjamin Huntington
Over 200 color photographs, and plans, elevations and details drawn to scale, of
libraries, bars, blind doors, jib doors, radiator cases and window seats; built-ins for Kitchens,
bathrooms, and closets; a glossary, and index. Available 2015-2016
The Pattern Book of Fireplaces by Judith Prause
Over 200 hand-drawn illustrations of mantels and surrounds with appendices on materials,
measurements and installation options, a glossary, and index. Available 2015-2016
The Pattern Book of Decorative Plaster by plasterer, John G. Kingsmill
Over 200 color photographs, including classic examples for interior walls, ornamental plaster, and grammar of color, a glossary, and index.
Available 2015-2016
The Pattern Book of Stairs by Mark Regan Mobley
Over 200 hand-drawn illustrations of staircases, rails, banisters and newel posts, with
appendices on installation requirements and materials, a glossary, and index. Available 2015-2016
Handbook of Italian Furniture from Antiquity to 1825 by Helen Costantino Fioratti,
edited by Thomas F. Knapp
Includes over 600 illustrations drawn by the author, a brief history, glossary and index. Available 2015-2016
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The Pattern Book of Paneling by Alex Papachristidis, with contributions by woodworker, Richard Edelson
Including diagrams of a paneled wall, historic and contemporary examples, wood selection, installation and sustainability.
Available 2015-2016
The Pattern Book of Curtains
by Kayel G. DeAngelis
Over 200 hand-drawn illustrations of window treatments, including a range of styles from traditional to contemporary, including a section on valences and appendices on fabric measurements, installation considerations, glossary, and index.
Available 2015-2016
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