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• STUDIO FURNITURE OF THE RENWICK GALLERY - SC EDITION

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  This stunning book will be on the wish-list of any woodworker and is must-have for any wood-artist's library. As the first book to catalog the preeminent collection of American studio furniture owned by the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, Studio Furniture is a beautifully photographed chronicle of one of the most important movements in modern craft - the Studio Furniture movement. Featuring a Who's Who of American furniture making, it features 84 stunning pieces and provides fascinating insight into each maker's professional training, artistic techniques and inspirations. Among those included are Sam Maloof, Tage Frid, Wharton Esherick, Wendall Castle and other artists whose work is unsurpassed for its functionality, creativity and fine craftsmanship.

• THE DUNLAP CABINETMAKERS: A TRADITION IN CRAFTSMANSHIP

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  The Dunlaps of New Hampshire began making fine furniture in the mid-1700s. Their distinctive tables, chests, chairs, and clockcases have their origins in the traditions that the Scots-Irish brought to the New World. Most Dunlap works are now in museums where they are studied by scholars, but thanks to the book's detailed scaled drawings and Donald Dunlap's construction notes, woodworkers can undertake the challenging proportions and ornament practiced by the Dunlaps. The 14 projects range from a simple knife box to an intricate tall clock and include a one-drawer stand, tea table, and desk. This is a wonderful book of plans, ideas, and inspiration.

• HOW TO MAKE BOOKSHELVES & BOOKCASES: 20 OUTSTANDING STORAGE PROJECTS FROM THE EX

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  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.

• SHOPPING FOR FURNITURE: 2ND EDITION, A CONSUMER'S GUIDE

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  This fully updated 2nd edition is a must-have book for anyone shopping for residential furniture. Packed with facts, insider tips, and shopping strategies, author Len Lewin explains exactly what to look for to recognize the quality of a piece of furniture, what manufacturers are considered top flight and which are middle class, and how to know if you’re getting your furniture at a fair price. You’ll learn about: - distinguishing a real sales price from an everyday price - knowing which manufacturers are truly top-drawer - deciphering the Sunday newspaper furniture ads - finding the “can’t miss” furniture stores near you - making the right choices when selecting wood, upholstery, or leather furniture - how to work with a designer or decorator After reading this book, you’ll know exactly what you need to know in order to buy good, stylish furniture at a fair price, and you’ll never again be unprepared when you enter your local furniture store. Become a smart furniture shopped, and protect yourself from being taken advantage of!

• NEW CHAIRS: Innovations in Design, Technology, and Materials

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  More than 70 examples of contemporary chair design worldwide. Chairs by top world designers and by up-and-coming designers are spotlighted. Chairs that knock down, stack in imaginative ways, chairs impossible to imagine before computer-aided design, and even chairs that push the traditional concept of utility are all presented. Includes concept drawings, manufacturing details, and insights into the creative process in the designers' own words.

• Blanket Chests

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  No project has more universal appeal among woodworkers at every skill level than the blanket chest. It’s a simple form — essentially a large box with a lid — and yet it can be complex, elaborate, and intricately detailed. This collection of 30 original designs by artisans from around the globe illustrates the versatility of the chest, one of the oldest forms of furniture. The book opens with an overview of chest-building techniques; following are the chests, each of which features design and construction details, working drawings, and technical details of the more challenging pieces. Chests range from traditional to contemporary and offer inspiration to woodworkers and furniture makers of all skill levels. Approximately 200 photos and 50 drawings illustrate these designs.