The book was published by Hirmer Verlag in 1991 and served as an accompanying catalogue to the exhibition at the Bavarian National Museum in Munich and the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, and deals primarily with rustic, colourful furniture. It comprises 405 pages of richly illustrated texts on the history and design of Franconian furniture from the 18th to the 20th century, with a focus on the 19th century. The articles examine craftsmanship techniques as well as surface treatments, formal language and the cultural background of regional furniture production.
Title: Möbel aus Franken. Oberflächen und Hintergründe
Publisher: Bavarian National Museum Munich (Editor: Ingolf Bauer; contributions by Gerdi Maierbacher-Legl, among others)
Publisher: Hirmer, Munich
Year: 1991
Size: 405 pages, numerous illustrations (also in colour)
ISBN: 3-7774-5560-1