Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture You Can Build -- Books, Video Tapes and CDs

by Andy SchultzPaperback, 69 color, 30 b&w illustration, 128 pages "Of all the causes supported by the adherents of the Arts and Crafts movement,none is so much at the center of it all, or through it all, as the concept ofliving the good life.Whether through social reform or through the return to simple pleasuresor to simple desires in furniture and such, the proponents of the movement,in its various forms, were dedicated to making life more enjoyable." --Chris Simpson Prized by collectors for its elegance, simplicity and comfort, Arts & Craftsstyle furniture is the perfect complement to any home decor.Now you can build this distinctive furniture yourself, following step-by-stepinstructions for 20 beautiful projects. In keeping with the classic tradition of William Morris, Gustav Stickley andthe Greene brothers, each piece is constructed from easy-to-work, quartersawnwhite oak and mahogany, and requires only two basic joints for assembly. In addition, detailed drawings, numbered steps and full-color photos are featuredthroughout to make sure that you complete every project successfully. The Living RoomMorris ChairOttomanSettleEnd TableLampsThe Dining RoomServing TableChina CabinetGateleg Breakfast TableTrestle Dining TableThe BedroomBedsteadSomnaeChiffonierMirrorClockThe DenSecretaryCoffee TableTaboretHall TreePedestalYou’ll also find techniques for applying the right finish to your new furniture,and there’s even an introductory chapter on the history of the Arts & CraftsMovement to give you a complete perspective on this timeless style. About the AuthorAndy Schultz is a career woodworker and an experienced writer, editor and photographer.He is the author of Build Your Own Entertainment Centers and has contributedto several woodworking magazines, including Popular Woodworking. -- (Category: Books, Video Tapes and CDs)

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