Building Arts & Crafts Furniture: 25 Authentic Projects That Celebrate Simple Elegance & Timeless Designs
Explore Building Arts & Crafts Furniture in a digital format with instant download. This eBook provides the instructions for 25 authentic projects focused on simple elegance and timeless designs.
You can access the content after purchase and read it on supported devices using appropriate Kindle apps or other reading applications.
The book’s projects are paired with measured drawings and, in many cases, how-to photography and illustrations.
Book Overview
Building Arts & Crafts Furniture is an instructional furniture-making book built around Arts and Crafts ideas. It presents 25 authentic projects, supported by complete building instructions and measured drawings.
The introduction includes a concise history of the Arts and Crafts movement, which flourished in Europe and America from 1870 to 1920. The book also discusses contributions of William Morris, Gustay Stickley, Elbert Hubbard, and other leading proponents.
Alongside project content, the opening sections include essential information about wood selection, surface preparation, joinery, and wood finishing.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A concise history of the Arts and Crafts movement (1870 to 1920) and its philosophy.
- Guidance on wood selection, surface preparation, joinery, and wood finishing.
- Projects such as a 1)-Handle Magazine Stand and the popular Morris Chair.
- Furniture options including seating, dining pieces, picture framing, book racks, and storage furniture.
- A gallery of period furniture handcrafted by furnituremakers of the time.
Why This Book Matters
This book presents furniture-making as a craft grounded in materials, joinery, and finishing. The project set highlights the Arts and Crafts emphasis on usefulness and beauty.
It also offers a reference-like approach, combining period context with practical construction techniques for woodworkers at different experience levels.
With measured drawings and step-by-step instruction, it supports readers who want to build furniture inspired by Arts and Crafts ideals.
Book Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | |
| File Size | 37.5 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 148 |
| Author | Paul Kemner & Peggy Zdila |
| Editor | Deborah Morgenthal |
| Art Director | Dana Irwin |
| Illustrations | Olivier Rollin |
| Production | Elaine Thompson, Bobby Gold |
| Series | A Sterling/Lark Book |
| Imprint / Publisher | Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. |
| Imprint Location | New York, NY 10016 |
| Publication Date | 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8069-9418-5 |
| Printed In | Hong Kong |
| Library of Congress Classification | TT195.K46 1997 |
| Library of Congress Dewey Decimal | 684.1–de21 96-37210 |
| Includes Index | Yes |
| Notes | Numbers on the right indicate project difficulty, with 1 being easy and 10 being difficult. |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping.
After purchase, you can access the file immediately and read it on supported devices using appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop reading, mobile devices, or other reading apps.
Printing is not included.
FAQ
Will I get instant access after purchase?
Yes. This is an instant download digital file.
Is there a physical copy shipped?
No. The product is digital, so nothing is mailed.
Can I read this on my Kindle or phone?
It works with appropriate Kindle apps and other supported reading applications on mobile and desktop.
If you’re planning Arts and Crafts-inspired builds, this digital edition provides the project structure and instruction approach described in the book.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Publisher address / Location | 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 |
|---|---|
| Publication year | 1997 |
| Includes index | Includes index. |
| Page count | 148 |
| File type | |
| Library of Congress cataloging-in-publication data | TT195.K46 1997 |
| Dewey Decimal / Control number | 684.1–de21 96-37210 |
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