Making Great Furniture 25 Inspiring Projects from Top Makers

Name: Making Great Furniture 25 Inspiring Projects from Top Makers
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ISBN: 9781861084613

ISBN-10: 1861084617

ISBN-13: 9781861084613

Edition: 2005

Authors: Furniture & Cabinetmaking Magazine, Colin Eden-Eadon, Robert Ingham, Furniture and Cabinetmaking Magazine Staff

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Is it possible for newcomers to furniture making to create original, extraordinary projects—beautiful yet practical, from the plans of leading designers? Yes, it is—with this treasury of 25 pieces, inspired by classical, Arts & Crafts, traditional, and contemporary styles. Each project comes with detailed instructions, close-ups of each step, and elegant photographs. A special feature: exploded drawings of cross-sections that peer into places photos can’t see. Some projects are small and quick, such as the rocking chair, cherry table, and retro cabinet. Others use the same techniques to create magnificent works of art: a breakfront bookcase, Shaker writing desk, and Victorian pivot table.…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: GMC Distribution
Publication date: 11/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 180
Size: 10.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction



Classical


Lunar Ellipse: Oak and ebony demi-lune table



Pivotal Design: Exotic Victorian pivot table



Regency Sofa Table: Brazilian rosewood veneered sofa table



Read All About It!: 18th century-style breakfront cabinet



All Dressed Up: Ladies' dressing table inspired by Gillow's of Lancaster



Getting a Desk Job: Bespoke writing desk




Arts & Crafts


Table Fable: Oak dining table



Perfect Pair: Matching side tables



Reinvented Radiogram: Hi-fi cabinet



Second Draft: English oak writing desk



Sweet Chestnut Challenge: Dressing table



Going for Grain: Pedestal desk in walnut




Traditional


Ex-static Design: Dining table in American white oak



Mover and Shaker: Shaker-style desk



The Full Monty: Traditional sideboard



Sated and Seated: Oak dining chairs



Rockin' Good Time: Rocking chair in wych elm, burr elm and American black walnut



In the Footsteps of Adam: Classic breakfront bookcase




Contemporary


Blanket Coverage: Blanket chest



A Japanese Cupboard: Sweet chestnut and American black walnut table and cabinet



Taking the Chair: Set of dining chairs



Contemporary Veneer: Coffee table



From the Heart of the Hurricane: Table in cherry



Small is Beautiful: Modern chest with marquetry



Fine-Boned Cabinet: China cabinet in cherry and bog oak



Measurements conversion table


Suppliers


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