Woodworkers and furniture enthusiasts alike have long loved the practical, durable, and attractive style of classic American furniture, and this collection of projects are suitable to grace all home
Presenting 10 projects?from shaping the surface through layout to rough carving and detailed carving?this guide explains the process of carving authentic motifs found on the most treasured pieces of 1
Each project is photographed in period homes, accompanied by historical notes and by fully illustrated step-by-step construction instructions. the book also includes articles on period hardware and fi
During the second half of the 18th century, the German workshop of Abraham and David Roentgen was among Europe's most successful cabinetmaking enterprises. The Roentgens' pieces combined innovative de
Through furniture, this exhibition catalogue will explore the cultural identity of a little-studied region of 18th and 19th century New England: southeastern Massachusetts, an area that stretches fro
This new paperback expands on the techniques covered in "Shaping Wood--a title in the enormously successful Complete Illustrated Guides series. It covers joinery relating to 18th century furniture sty
From the elegance of Hepplewhite to the grandeur of Louis XVI, this 18th-century sourcebook presents the best designs from the Late Adam Classical Revival. It features complete coverage of Sheraton's
This new paperback expands on the techniques covered in "Shaping Wood" and covers joinery relating to 18th century furniture styles, as well as the demanding techniques required to complete ornate pe
