There is often a prevailing opinion about how a style should look. In the process, it is overlooked that it was once the ambition of every craftsman to create something unique. This work presents the background of furniture history over the last 300 years in a concise form and provides insight into the carpentry trade. It also explains fundamental concepts about restoration, furniture care, and living. Additionally, this compendium includes a study of furniture styles from around 1700 to 1960, a glossary of technical terms, and a gallery of furniture images and stories. Do you want to know the difference between Baroque and farmhouse furniture? This book answers all your questions.