This antique book contains a detailed treatise on the beautiful furniture of the Italian Renaissance, complete with fascinating information and detailed illustrations and photographs. A text sure to appeal to those with an interest in the history of furniture, this book covers in detail some of the most beautiful and exquisite furniture to have ever been made and constitutes a worthy addition to collections of antique furniture literature. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly costly and hard to come by, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book here complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.