In 1993, Sheila Cheftez and Joshua Greene published their first wonderful book, Antiques for the Table, an overflowing cornucopia of china, glass, and silver of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The continuing popularity of the first book inspired the creation of this second gorgeous volume, once again containing well over two hundred extraordinary photographs by Joshua Greene. Modern Antiques for the Table is all about the china, glass, and silver of the four principal areas of modern design - Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Beaux-Arts, and Art Deco - in the period 1890-1940, and about the artisans and craftsmen, industry and social leaders, who defined fifty years of enormous productivity and creativity in America. Complete with a resource guide and directory of sites, Modern Antiques for the Table is both a magnificent guide and a perfect gift for seasoned and novice collectors who will revel in this great assemblage of decorative arts viewed from the perspective of the "best table in the house."
