Modern Furniture Making and Design

This book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of wooden furniture, including information on tools, materials, and technique. The purpose of this book is to show a variety of treatments for the design and construction of domestic furniture and woodwork. The author has aimed at showing a wide range of alternatives, although, as far as possible, work that involves very advanced technique has been avoided. As such, this book is suitable for all levels of skill, and is not to be missed by anyone with an interest in woodworking. The chapters of this book include: 'Furniture Design and Decorative Treatment', 'Furniture as a Part of the Decorative Scheme', 'Furniture for the Living-Room and Dining-Room', 'Bookcases and Caskets', 'Cabinets', 'Chairs', 'Chimney-Pieces', 'Clocks', 'Lighting Fittings', 'Radio and Radio-gramophone Cabinets', 'Sideboards', 'Stools', 'Tables', 'Trays', et cetera. This text is proudly republished here with a new introduction on making and restoring furniture.