This book contains a detailed treatise on the styles of furniture popular under Louis XVI and the Empire, written by Roger de Félice and translated by F. M. Atkinson. A fascinating book containing a wealth of interesting information and detailed photographs, this text is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in French furniture and is one not to be missed by collectors. The chapters of this book are: 'A History of the Two Styles', 'Characteristics and Technique of Louis XVI Furniture', 'Panelled Furniture and Tables', 'A Louis XVI Interior', 'Characteristics and Technique of Empire Furniture', and 'Various Articles of Furniture and their Use'. This book has been chosen for modern republication because of its educational value, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introduction on the history of furniture.