$29.95 $17.97 |
Solid information on how to obtain custom furniture. Details 125 custom furniture makers including payment and shipping policies, web sites, contact information, etc. Over 500 photos showcase work by these makers. Indexes by geographic location, furniture style and name of maker are included. This is a terrific guide and an inspiring book of ideas for interior designers, cabinetmakers, and artists.
$30.00 $18.00 |
Studies how contemporary studio furniture artists are responding to materials challenges such as the scarcity of exotic timber and are exploring the use of metal, stone, glass and other materials. Includes a photo essay on drawing, a memoir by a leading artist that explains how she broke into new design realms, a juried portfolio of student work, and a look at the San Diego school of Wendy Maruyama, a number of other very interesting essays.
$27.00 $16.20 |
This new book expands on the techniques covered in "Shaping Wood" Item 9-289. It covers joinery relating to 18th century furniture styles, as well as the techniques required to complete ornate period pieces. Aimed specially at the period furniture builder.
$24.95 $14.97 |
A comprehensive survey of the best designs that have appeared in the pages of Fine Woodworking magazine. The furniture is presented with full exploded drawings, which you can use to build or amend to your own tastes. For designers and decorators this book will be a welcome resource when working with clients. For others, it will be like walking through a gallery.
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This is part of Taunton's Furniture Project series. Guidice begins with a general discussion of table-making basics, including design issues. Step-by-step plans cover 10 well designed table. Two Shaker pieces, a Danish trestle table, a glass top display table, and 6 others. Each project has a cut list, exploded drawing and studio shot of the finished piece.
$24.95 $14.97 |
The era of Sheraton, Chippendale, and the great American cabinetmakers was a vibrant age of design and innovation. This book looks at Chippendale, Queen Anne, Federal and other periods, and styles. Included are projects such as a Pembroke table, highboy, Chippendale stool, Sheraton bed along with a discussion on various techniques and design problems. There is a gallery of inspiration included with explanatory text. Regular $24.95 Special $19.95