Italian furniture plays a major role in the history of decorative arts. The book is divided into three parts: the first traces the milestones of Italian style, furnishings and interior decoration, and then analyze the shapes of the furniture, the techniques and materials, and finally tell the story of artists and artisans who have contributed in each region to create original styles. The second is devoted to three prestigious traditions that have made world-famous Italian craftsmen: the painting of the stone or made of precious stones, the art of plaster and the minutes of the mosaics, ...
