Furniture Restoration: Practical Crafts Series by Kevin Jan Bonner, ISBN 1861080123
Whether you wish to renovate that old chair gathering dust in the attic, or bring back to life a second-hand piece from a thrift shop, this is the book for you. It covers repairing finishes, veneers and structural damage, stripping, filling, refinishing, and more. Discover the pleasure of seeing a "worthless" piece of furniture become a practical and valuable asset.
The Secular Furniture of E. W. Godwin by Susan Weber Soros, ISBN 0300081596
Victorian architect-designer E. W. Godwin (1833-1886), tying himself neither morally nor aesthetically to a single style, approached design with what he called "judicious eclecticism." Seeking to design furniture appropriate to the needs of modern living, he grappled with the problems of affordability, utility, and function and experimented with modular and fitted furniture decades before it became popular in the mid-twentieth century. This book is the first comprehensive study of Godwin's furniture designs. Taking the form of a catalogue raisonne, the book documents and reproduces all known examples of his secular furniture and related furniture designs.
Susan Weber Soros traces the development of Godwin's style, examines its sources, and assesses the historical importance of his work. She discusses how Godwin combined antiquarian interests with the study of more recent design traditions from different parts of the world, Including Japan. Godwin worked in six major styles: Gothic revival,...
The Secular Furniture of E. W. Godwin by Susan Weber Soros, ISBN 0300081596
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Great Outdoor 2x4 Furniture: 21 Easy Projects to Build by Stevie Henderson, ISBN 0806973560
Woodworkers will enjoy building these 21 good-looking and functional pieces of outdoor furniture, thanks to easy-to-follow instructions, full-color photos, and detailed drawings. Every project is attractive, inexpensive, and requires only basic tools and off-the-shelf lumber to construct. There's plenty of variety, including an Adirondack chair, chaise longue, dining table, Victorian loveseat, and hammock stand.
Great Outdoor 2x4 Furniture: 21 Easy Projects to Build by Stevie Henderson, ISBN 0806973560
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Furniture-Making Techniques by David Charlesworth, ISBN 1861081251
"With its emphasis on the author's personal philosophy... this book aims to appeal to all levels of woodworkers. [The] author relates tales of his own mistakes...while providing encouragement...his furniture is quite beautiful and superbly made. I sense that his greatest satisfaction comes from launching an apprentice's career."--"Fine Woodworking.
Furniture-Making Techniques by David Charlesworth, ISBN 1861081251
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Furniture Restoration: Practical Crafts Series by Kevin Jan Bonner, ISBN 1861080123
Whether you wish to renovate that old chair gathering dust in the attic, or bring back to life a second-hand piece from a thrift shop, this is the book for you. It covers repairing finishes, veneers and structural damage, stripping, filling, refinishing, and more. Discover the pleasure of seeing a "worthless" piece of furniture become a practical and valuable asset.
Furniture Restoration: Practical Crafts Series by Kevin Jan Bonner, ISBN 1861080123
Oklahoma discount furniture > Furniture Restoration: Practical Crafts Series by Kevin Jan Bonner, ISBN 1861080123