In the 18th Century Style: Building Furniture Inspired by the 18th Century Tradition by Fine Woodworking Editors

In the 18th Century Style: Building Furniture Inspired by the 18th Century Tradition

Features

Cover Type: Paperback with 176 pages

Published by: Taunton February 1, 2003

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 1561583979

ISBN 13 Number: 978-1561583973

Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches

Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Book Description
This collection brings together the best articles from Fine Woodworking and Home Furniture magazines on building furniture according to 18th-century design principles. Divided into three parts - Style and Design, Projects and Techniques, and Inspiration - the book offers background on the style, detailed instructions, and inspiring photographs of finished pieces. 250 color photographs and illustrations are included.

Reader Reviews
If you are some experienced in furniture making and know the basics of joinery, carving and usage of woodworking tools, this book will give you lots of good ideas for your projects. It contains some plans also, but there are only the most demanding phases experienced, those things, which are typical and special for the furniture of that period. The book contains lot's of history and information about 18th century styles and methods. The most remarkable details of the book are instructions for carving chippendale ball and claw foot, very good information about hardware and lumber, how to make ogee bracket feet and very detailed veneering art (inlays and marquetry). The great book with great photos for experienced woodworkers, who appreciate the antique and old 18th century style. Comment | | (Report this)

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