In the Craftsman Style: Building Furniture Inspired by the Arts & Crafts Tradition

This digital edition of In the Craftsman Style gathers expert guidance from Fine Woodworking and Home Furniture magazines for anyone drawn to the Craftsman style. The PDF is available for instant download after purchase and works on most reading devices.

Whether you are new to woodworking or have years of shop experience, this book offers a practical path to building furniture inspired by the Arts and Crafts tradition. The pages focus on straight lines, visible joinery, and honest construction.

Book Overview

Compiled by the Editors of Fine Woodworking, this illustrated volume explores the origins of the Arts and Crafts style, the design principles behind Craftsman, Mission, Greene and Greene, and Stickley furniture, and the techniques used to build it. The book is organized into three parts: style and design, techniques and projects, and inspiring contemporary work.

The project section includes furniture such as chairs, tables, bookcases, sideboards, cabinets, a mantel clock, and beds, with contributions from professional woodworkers. The final section presents photographs and short explanations of Arts and Crafts work by some of the best woodworkers practicing today.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The origins of the Arts and Crafts movement and how it shaped Craftsman furniture.
• Design guidance inspired by Gustav Stickley, Greene and Greene, and the Mission style.
• Techniques for joinery, fuming with ammonia, and other details common to the style.
• Step-by-step projects including chairs, coffee tables, bookcases, sideboards, cabinets, and beds.
• Photographs and commentary on inspiring Arts and Crafts work from contemporary woodworkers.

Why This Book Matters

Arts and Crafts furniture remains one of the most popular styles among furniture makers because it combines simplicity with strength. The style’s honesty comes through in its straight lines, minimal ornamentation, and exposed joinery.

This collection preserves the practical teaching of two respected woodworking magazines and makes it available in a single digital format. It is a valuable reference for anyone interested in the cultural and craft history of the movement, as well as for woodworkers looking for project plans.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will have immediate access to the PDF.

The file can be read on compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps. Open it on the device that works best for your shop or reading space.

FAQ

How do I get instant access? The PDF is available as soon as your purchase is complete. Download it directly from your account.

Will I receive a physical book? No. This is a digital edition only, and no printed copy will be mailed.

Which devices are compatible? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop software, and most mobile reading apps.

Add this digital edition to your collection and keep the Craftsman style close at hand for your next furniture project.