author
J. P. (John Percy) Blake
1874–1950
Known today for readable books on English furniture, this early 20th-century writer helped make antiques and design history approachable for general readers. He is also linked to an unexpectedly varied public life that included politics and high-level sport.
1 Audiobook
Little Books About Old Furniture. Volume II. The Period of Queen Anne
by J. P. (John Percy) Blake, A. E. (Alfred Edward) Reveirs-Hopkins
About the author
J. P. Blake was John Percy Blake (1874–1950), a British writer whose best-known books explore the history and styles of English furniture. His works include Little Books About Old Furniture, The Period of Queen Anne, Chippendale and His School, and, with A. E. Reveirs-Hopkins, Old English Furniture for the Small Collector.
His books suggest a practical, enthusiastic guide rather than a dry academic voice, aimed at readers who wanted to recognize periods, craftsmanship, and decorative trends for themselves. That focus helped make furniture history feel accessible to collectors and curious general readers alike.
Sources found during research also identify him as a British local politician and sportsman, including Olympic fencing competition, which makes him an unusually wide-ranging figure. No suitable confirmed portrait image was found on the pages checked, so none is included here.