The House Beautiful: An Unabridged Reprint of the Classic Victorian Stylebook

by Clarence Cook

Profusely illustrated volume by 19th-century pioneer of professional art criticism offers valuable information on how to furnish a home tastefully and affordably. Charming, lucidly written text covers everything from firescreens, curtained archways, and Grandmother's cupboard to Tyrolian tables and chairs, a Dutch bedstead, and a French bureau with fine brass mounts.

Genres: Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 1995

Reviews

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really informative book. A little bit hard to read, but really gives a sense of what was considered good taste in home decor in the 1800s.

[Erika Mulvenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book makes me wish I lived in a huge old Victorian home.