IN PRAISE OF A FURNITURE ICON Griffiths, Simon 1966- creator author, photographer (expression). text Illustrated works vra 2022 2022 monographic eng

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255 pages : colour photographs ; 25 cm The kitchen dresser is having a renaissance. These beautiful pieces are overtaking clean-lined kitchens to create more original spaces, alive with personality and rich in history. Made from Welsh oak or elm, Tasmanian Huon pine or reclaimed timber, the humble dresser -- originally built for food preparation and storage -- has become the treasured centrepiece of many a home. The art of the dresser is often in the collection it holds: vintage china, Staffordshire figures, majolica, pewter, blue-and-white transfer ware, breadboards, family treasures, the old and the everyday. In this book, photographer Simon Griffiths captures the beauty and the charm of this iconic piece of furniture that is at once functional, ornamental and deeply heartwarming. adult SIMON GRIFFITHS Includes bibliographical references. Kitchens Decoration Interior decoration Furniture Dining room furniture Cupboards Antiques 747.797 9781760761035 PPAK 240117 20240117103123.0 eng