English and American Furniture : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162757964 : 1162757965 : 10 Sep 2010 : English and American Furniture is a comprehensive guide to the history, styles, and characteristics of furniture from England and America. Written by Herbert Cescinsky, a renowned expert in the field of antique furniture, the book covers a wide range of topics, from the Tudor period to the 19th century.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on English furniture and the second part on American furniture. Each section includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the different styles and periods, as well as information on the materials, techniques, and craftsmanship used in the making of each piece.The English section covers the Tudor, Elizabethan, Jacobean, Queen Anne, Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods, with a special emphasis on the furniture of the 18th century. The American section covers the Colonial, Federal, and Empire periods, as well as the Ar