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$30.00 $18.00 |
Through beautiful photography and studious essays this second volume in the Furniture Studio series explores the evolution of traditional furniture in contemporary work. We know the elements of traditional furniture design, shell motifs, the pineapple or rice carved bed, or even cabriole legs; but what about the range of meaning in today's contemporary studio furniture? An where is contemporary furniture headed as an artistic endeavor? Included are essays by Jere Osgood, Kathran Siegel, Scott Landis, Glenn Adamson, and others.
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$29.95 $17.97 |
Learn to build comfortable, long-lasting chairs. Chairs are ubiquitous, found in every home, office, and building. Almost all are commercially made since many woodworkers shy away from making chairs, or even stools. But the articles in this book, reprinted from Fine Woodworking magazine, should help dispel any questions or fears you may have about chair building. Not only can you build them, you can make them better than the average commercially made models.
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$22.95 $13.77 |
Chapters on hardware, finishing and useful fundamentals. Projects are nested tables, Queen Anne Tea Table, Queen Anne Pembroke Table, Sheraton Table, Queen Anne Lowboy, Sheraton Bench. Projects include step by step procedures, measured drawings, full explanations, 411 illustrations and 100 photos. More projects including a Chippendale partners desk, Hepplewhite four-poster bed, and much more.
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$26.95 $16.17 |
Contains complete step-by-step photos, material lists and construction plans for 10 attractive cabinets. Pieces range from large, room dividing wall cabinets to wall mounted display cases. The author is a professional cabinetmaker residing in Ontario, Canada. He is the author of Building Cabinet Doors and Drawers.
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$24.95 $14.97 |
Exploring the history behind country furnishings, this authoritative handbook offers 50 of the most popular projects from the workshops of David T. Smitha unique collection of craft shops that create reproductions of antique artifacts. Offering a short narrative explaining how each piece of furniture evolved and was used in the past, each project includes detailed drawings, a materials list, and comprehensive instructions for assembly. Informative and well-researched, this remarkable reference shares guidelines for constructing historic fixtures such as a trestle table, a pencil-post bed, a ladder-back chair, or a whale shelf. Helpful photographs are included to demonstrate specialized techniques and skills, such as routing dovetails and raising panels.
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$19.95 $11.97 |
Providing plans and instructions for building great-looking projects, this guide will help woodworkers craft sturdy and stylish bookshelves. The arts and crafts sliding bookrack, the floating shelf, the dovetail bookcase, and the craftsman-style bookcase and mantel are just a few of the 20 designs presented in sufficient detail to ensure that beginners will succeed in their construction. With workshop tips and a section devoted to solutions for common mistakes, this is an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for new projects.