Measured Drawings of Eighteenth Century American Furniture

Measured Drawings of Eighteenth Century American Furniture brings Ejner Handberg’s measured furniture plans to a digital PDF. This 82-page download is available for instant access after purchase.

Ejner Handberg, a New England cabinetmaker, prepared precise drawings of early American pieces from museums and private collections. This digital edition preserves the original drawings and notes for modern woodworkers and collectors.

Book Overview

This book collects measured drawings of furniture from the eighteenth century. The projects include a mahogany tall case clock, cherry bonnet-top highboy, desks, chests, lowboys, tip-top tables, and Windsor chairs. Handberg writes that he personally measured every piece and selected examples he admires for their design.

The opening sections cover early American furniture, reproduction advice, selection and drying of wood, and furniture woods. Later pages provide dimensioned drawings for each project.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Measured drawings of a mahogany tall case clock, cherry bonnet-top highboy, and maple highboy
• Plans for a tambour desk, cherry slant-front desk, chest-on-chest, and chests of drawers
• Drawings for gate-leg dining tables, tip-top tables, and candlestands
• Windsor chair plans, including continuous arm, bow-back, and side chairs
• Practical notes on making faithful reproductions
• Guidance on selecting and drying wood for fine furniture

Why This Book Matters

Handberg observes that dependable measured drawings of early American furniture are scarce. Faithful reproductions are difficult to create from photographs alone. This book supplies exact dimensions and proportions from significant pieces, making it a useful reference for cabinetmakers, restorers, and furniture historians.

The foreword by Paul Kleinwald notes that Ejner’s pioneering work remains valuable because so few books of this type are available.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical copy will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be opened on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and compatible reading apps. Use Kindle apps or other PDF readers where supported.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the download? Access is provided immediately after purchase through the digital delivery system.

Will a printed book be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, delivered as a PDF file.

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

Download the digital edition and keep these measured drawings ready for your next project.

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