Troubador Publishing Metamorphic British Furniture 1720-1920 - Troubador Publishing

Explore the fascinating history of British furniture design through this fully illustrated book by Troubador Publishing. Covering the period from 1720 to 1920, this work examines the evolution of adjustable, dual-purpose, and patent furniture. Discover how metamorphic pieces were designed to enable portability, increase comfort, and provide relief for users. These items were more than just space-saving tools; they represented the progress of their era through themes of flexibility and transformation. The book provides a deep look into how convertibility was integrated into everyday British life. To make the complex history easy to follow, the content is organized into chapters based on human activities. Whether you are interested in the technical side of patent furniture or the social history of how people used adjustable items to manage their living spaces, this book offers a comprehensive look at the ingenuity of British craftsmanship over two centuries.