Eldred Wheeler: A Collector's Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (745 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0916144909 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 275 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Midwest Book Review said Will prove to be of immense interest and value to furniture makers, designers, and customized wood workers. A definitive expert on colonial furniture forms, Emmett W. Eldred draws upon his many years of experience and specialized knowledge to produce "Eldred Wheeler: A Collector's Guide", a superlatively illustrated and deftly written compendium of the creations he has made since establishing his own handcrafted, high style, country furniture compan. Lynn McCarthy said Eldred Wheeler is truly an investment to be enjoyed for generations. I greatly enjoyed this book about Eldred Wheeler by the founder and know many Eldred Wheeler Customers who come back again and again to buy additional pieces of this wonderful furniture for themselves and their families. As opposed to production furniture, this wonderful furniture will last generations. It is truly a celebration of American Cr. Five Stars Beautiful!!!
Although the main focus is the furniture, this book also tells an entrepreneurial tale that might intrigue anyone starting his or her own business woodworking or otherwise. The book contains pictorial and production guides covering all major pieces, along with a narrative history of the company's evolution. Copiously illustrated in full color.. An authentication section details the company s labeling and branding practices, and describes identifying characteristics such as unique design and construction features. A comprehensive reference source for anyone interested in Eldred Wheeler furniture. Because of its comprehensiveness, this volume should be of interest to Eldred Wheeler collectors, fine furniture dealers, designers, woodworkers, and anyone merely interested in learning more about handcrafted furniture. The guide includes descriptions of the design process, brought to life through the stories of crafting more than twenty prototypes
Emmett's love of colonial forms grew to the point where he left th world of biotechnology to co-create a company with a new idea: to handcraft contemporary country high style furniture that would elicit the same emotional reaction as corresponding antique pieces. . He attended antique auctions whenever he could, looking, listening, and learning. Emme
He attended antique auctions whenever he could, looking, listening, and learning. About the Author Emmett W. . Eldred developed a passion for early American furniture while completing his doctorate in organic biochemistry from MIT. Emmett's love of colonial forms grew to the point where he left th world of biotechnology to co-create a company with a new idea: to handcraft contemporary country high style furniture that would elicit the same emotional reaction as corresponding antique pieces