Raj period furniture books

Tauntons complete illustrated guide to period furniture. The gallery cabinetmaker photos may be viewed by clicking searching for cabinetmaker or. The british east india company arrived in india in the early 1600s, struggling and nearly begging for the right to trade and do business. Period furniture definition of period furniture by the free. The practical book of period furniture, treating of furniture of the english, american colonial and postcolonial and principal french periods. A book that is narrativedriven, but full of outstanding scholarship and insight. Plans and full instructions for twenty distinctive pieces. Get exclusive discounts, special offers, and much more. Restoration hardware, raj, stacked silver tea service. If you cant travel there, the next best thing is to delve into one of these of works of fiction. Oversized, comfortable sofas and large rattan chairs with rattan and timber side tables. The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by companies like knoll and herman miller. Looking for reading recs for books about the raj fiction or. Superb antique anglo indian raj era carved pierced faux ivory.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The british empire resulted in a lot of good and bad things, but one of the good things was the impact on colonialinspired house and interior design think asian and african influences, balmy nights, mosquito netting, overhead fans, large verandahs, tents, animals prints, palm trees, bamboo and wicker, croquet on the lawn, and the reds of the british raj uniforms and the sand of the desert. This impressive book from david gilmour, an old hand at raj history, describes this tribe of british conquerors, administrators and merchants who lived in india. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They soon found that much of their furniture warped due to the softwood. During the raj days, 1858 to 1947, when india and burma were a part of the british colonies, the british colonial furniture makers modified the traditionally conservative british style by adding elaborate ornamentation and carvings to the furniture. The raj company is indias finest purveyor of handmade antique colonial furniture. Get free delivery at overstock your online furniture shop. British colonial imports british colonial furniture. Regal relics of the raj it is time something was done in concert to map all historic buildings like the raj bhavan of kolkata and restore them delicately and prudently, gopalkrishna gandhi writes. Find the perfect deal for antique dining tables with free shipping on many items at ebay. At any given time, we have over a thousand pieces of handmade antique and colonial furniture in our expansive showroom, which is located in the heart. Gallery society of american period furniture makers sapfm. British raj period indian low folding dining table c.

The intrigue turned into a quest to understand and learn how to create them. I have this and other checklists and ebooks in my free resource. They soon found that much of their furniture warped due to the softwood being unable to withstand the humid tropical climates. We use seasoned reclaimed antique burma teak wood, which we source from old mansions. Get the best deals on indian original antique furniture when you shop the largest. The british raj and the conquest of india by jon wilson isbn. I n our quest to know what books to read to get a better understanding of indias history, we turned to you, our readers. The book of furniture and decoration period and modern by. Not in the old traditional english style, but in a more pared back and. Shop anglo raj tables at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of anglo raj and other authentic period furniture. The local craftsmans interpretation of traditional english furnishings from pattern books became a genre known as angloindian or british colonial style. Twenty books on furniture design covering topics from classical chinese dressers to contemporary american office chairs.

Fiction and nonfiction score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. When the british arrived in india during the raj they brought with them furniture design books and gave these to local craftsmen to reproduce. Raj tent club nz brings this exotic way of life and celebration to new zealand with its fine range of exquisite tents and furniture furniture ideal for chillout areas, garden parties, or to create a totally unique atmosphere for informal dining, our furniture and accessories add the finishing touches to your tented installation. Extras indybest books fiction books 12 best indian novels that everyone needs to read. The practical book of period furniture woodworks library. Said by karl marx to be the greatest civilising force in history the british empire held vast tracts of the earth, built up over a period of three centuries. Subtitled the making and unmaking of british india how the british raj shaped. The ultimate stepbystep guide popular woodworking huey, glen on. Get the best deals on regency antique furniture when you shop the largest online selection at. In books on furniture, the more photos, from as many angles as possible, the better. Period furniture definition and meaning collins english.

Superb antique anglo indian raj era carved pierced faux ivory bone pot box 297 g description more photos below an antique late 19th early 20th century indian raj period pot, box or vase, hand carved from faux ivory, and dating to c. Jul 18, 2008 the history of british colonial design. British furniture is widely collected today for its elegant appearance and important ties to british history, culture, and taste. Fiction and nonfiction score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. As of 15 april 2020, the ministry of health and family welfare have confirmed a total of 11,933 cases, 1,344 recoveries including 1 migration and 392 deaths in the country. This is the first book to deal in depth with the subject of colonial indian furniture. Jun 30, 2018 the british east india company arrived in india in the early 1600s, struggling and nearly begging for the right to trade and do business.

Tauntons complete illustrated guide to period furniture details complete illustrated guides taunton bird, lonnie on. Shop anglo raj furniture at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of anglo raj and other authentic period furniture. Many of you responded with some wonderful suggestions. Public domain books are our gateways to the past, representing a wealth of history, culture and knowledge thats often dif. This campaign furniture has borrowed from sumptuousness, the aesthetics and refinement from the british raj period. Antique and reproduction beds, bedside tables, drawers, dressing tables, center tables, coffee tables, divans, sofas, benches, chairs, sideboards, drawers, bureaus. Quality control has been a vital reason for such development. Tauntons complete illustrated guide to period furniture details complete illustrated guides taunton.

The first case of the 201920 coronavirus pandemic in india was reported on 30 january 2020, originating from china. Glen hueys illustrated guide to building period furniture. I know theres the raj quartet aka jewel in the crown, but i have seen the tv version of that albeit many years ago and its set during the 1940s in the dying days of the raj, im more interested in the victorian period. The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by.

Generally, british colonists and military members enjoyed the travel but often desired to bring the comforts of their homeland with them. Plans and full instructions for twenty distinctive pieces hardcover november 1, 1994. The popular image of the british raj an era of efficient but officious. Using the highest quality raw materials, latest automated equipment, and by consistently maintaining vigilance over the manufacturing process, we are able to provide you with a variety of products tailored to meet your every need, and also gurantee complete. The rule is also called crown rule in india, or direct rule in india. Tony came to period furniture making as an avocation a little later in life.

Jun 11, 2014 twenty books on furniture design covering topics from classical chinese dressers to contemporary american office chairs. Time to start again paperback by raj and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Several narratives and novels have been published recently. A few days ago we asked everyone on our facebook and twitter pages to recommend a book on indian history. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. The gallery photos may be viewed by selecting a furniture category such as chairs, tables, clocks by clicking the sapfm member gallery below. Ive realised that the raj is something i know very little about, and id like to amend that. Sep 17, 2014 this campaign furniture has borrowed from sumptuousness, the aesthetics and refinement from the british raj period. Initially he was captivated and intrigued by the shells on a newport six shell secretary he had seen in a magazine. Fiction and nonfiction score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. We are the proud owners of what is probably the worlds largest collection of south asian colonial furniture.

We have selected a series of comfortable campaign chairs, with excellent design, highly functional, made from the finest materials. Within 150 years the thriving firm of british merchants, backed by its own powerful private army, was essentially ruling india. Oct 21, 2015 explore talesbyaseems board books on british raj. Period and modern by aronson, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Mar 14, 2020 gone are the days of the british raj but their british colonial lifestyle lives on. Fine woodworking on making period furniture fine woodworking on. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. British colonial style 7 steps to achieve this look making your. Maitland smith regency style mahogany and faux leather bound book coffee table. The region under british control was commonly called india in contemporaneous usage, and included areas directly administered by the united kingdom, which.