The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors: From the 17th Century to the Present

by Judith Gura

This compact, heavily-illustrated guide makes it a snap to identify period styles from the 17th century to the present day. The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors , Second Edition is a comprehensive reference that combines depth of content with ease of use. Including examples and analysis on 17th-century Louis XIV through 20th-century Late Modern and each style in between, this new edition is also updated with the latest trends of the 21st century, including computer design, sustainable design, and modern office design. New sidebars interspersed throughout the book offer glimpses into historic design styles from around the globe. Each style section ends with a summary of key characteristics, major designers, and iconic fabrics. This book is an indispensable tool for identifying the trends throughout the history of interior design.

496 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2015

Reviews

[K. 🦉]

Yes, this book has illustrations throughout, but it seems as if each photo is of a chair, and at some point other items should have been included. There are many individual pieces highlighted for each period, but I would have been more impressed if there were a greater amount of photos of room interiors. Seeing a room with the furniture and additional components such as wall and floor coverings would have made this book much better and in my opinion, somewhat more comprehensive.

[Edie Lee]

Nice concise review of interior design history.