Chairs & Benches: 17 Projects for All Skill Levels

Chairs & Benches is a woodworking project book from Popular Woodworking Books, edited by Robert W. Lang. It brings together 17 complete projects for all skill levels in a single PDF. As a digital download, the book is available for instant access after purchase.

This edition in the Furniture Fundamentals series covers chairs, benches, stools, and essential techniques. Each project includes material lists, cut diagrams, and step-by-step building instructions.

Book Overview

Chairs & Benches collects practical woodworking plans originally presented by Popular Woodworking. Robert W. Lang edited the collection, which is organized into sections on benches and stools, chairs, and techniques.

The projects range from a Greene & Greene Garden Bench and a Shaker Bench to a Prairie Spindle Chair, Willow Chair, and Morris Chair. Builders will also find technique articles on chairmaking, fixing teetering legs, and scooping a chair seat.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• 17 woodworking projects for all skill levels
• Detailed plans for benches, stools, and chairs
• Projects inspired by Greene & Greene, Shaker, and Stickley designs
• Technique chapters covering eighteenth-century chairmaking and other skills
• Material schedules and dimensional diagrams for each project
• Historical background on designers such as the Greene brothers

Why This Book Matters

This collection preserves traditional furniture-making knowledge in an accessible format. The projects connect modern woodworkers with the Arts & Crafts tradition, including the work of Greene & Greene, Gustav Stickley, and the Shakers.

Because the instructions are written for all skill levels, the book is useful for both new and experienced makers.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital PDF download. No physical product will be shipped, and access is available immediately after purchase.

The file can be viewed on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It works with common PDF readers and compatible Kindle apps, depending on the device.

FAQ

How do I get the book after purchase? You will receive instant access to the PDF download after checkout.

Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital download only, so there is no shipping.

Which devices are supported? The PDF can be opened with most reading apps, including Kindle apps, tablet apps, and desktop PDF readers.

Add this woodworking collection to your digital library and start planning your next chair or bench project.

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