The Furniture Library, established in 1970, houses within its granite walls, the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of volumes on the history of furniture . . . from the tombs of ancient Egypt to the palaces of Renaissance Europe, from the Buddhist temples to Bauhaus architecture. Over 7000 volumes collected during some 60 years are valued at well over a million dollars . . . and to the furnitue connoisseur, many are priceless. The collection encompassess all significant volumes published since 1640 and includes America's only complete collection of the original works of 18th century furniture masters Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite, as well as a complete set of Diderot's Encyclopedia. While it was originally conceived as a working center for design research, The Furniture Library is today the focal point for a range of activities.

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