Making Colonial Furniture
Making Colonial Furniture

Author: James M. O'Neill

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 9780486296661

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Expert, illustrated hands-on guide enables even beginners to make 24 authentic pieces: butter churn table, pedestal table, apothecary chest, deacons' bench, dry sink, hutch, more. Exploded drawings help visualize construction. Detailed instructions plus advice on wood, gluing and clamping, finishing, hardware, more. 74 black-and-white illustrations.

Making Antique Furniture Reproductions
Making Antique Furniture Reproductions

Author: Franklin H. Gottshall

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-12-13

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0486161641

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Superb, step-by-step guide enables even beginners to build heirloom pieces by Hepplewhite, Chippendale, Phyfe, and other masters. Detailed, precise construction drawings, measurements. Full instructions. Over 500 illustrations.

Making Colonial Furniture Reproductions
Making Colonial Furniture Reproductions

Author: John Gerald Shea

Publisher: Dover Publications

Published: 1994-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780486282626

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This excellent how-to book provides woodworkers with all the information and instructions they need to construct accurate and beautiful replicas of such attractive pieces as a drop-lid desk, pine dresser, wing chair, butterfly trestle table, paneled chest, bookcases, and other authentic replicas. Over 300 illustrations.

Medieval Furniture
Medieval Furniture

Author: Daniel Diehl

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780811728546

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14 projects based on medieval designs. Color photos of the original pieces.

The First American Furniture Finisher's Manual
The First American Furniture Finisher's Manual

Author: Robert D. Mussey

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1987-01-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780486255309

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First guidebook printed in America dealing with furniture finishing, preparing, cleaning surfaces, dyeing, staining, varnishing. Detailed procedures on French polishing, mirror silvering, gilding, Boulle-work marquetry, much more.

Old-House Journal
Old-House Journal

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1987-04

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.

Making Miniature Furniture
Making Miniature Furniture

Author: Richard A. Lyons

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780486407197

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This clearly written guide enables woodcrafters to make charming, sturdy and functional 1/2-scale furniture. Step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs make it easy for hobbyists to create a gateleg table, candlestand, American Empire chest of drawers, and many other items. Over 80 black-and-white line illus. 27 halftones.

Colonial Revival Furniture
Colonial Revival Furniture

Author: David P. Lindquist

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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Over the past few years more and more people have bacome interested in colonial furniture and an illustrated guide to identifying forms, styles and manufacturers has become increasingly necessary. This price guide fills the gap in the market, and focusses particularly on furniture made between 1875 and 1940 in Early American styles ranging from Chippendale and Tudor to Empire.

Art & Industry in Early America
Art & Industry in Early America

Author: Patricia E. Kane

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 0300217846

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This book presents new information on the export trade, patronage, artistic collaboration, and the small-scale shop traditions that defined early Rhode Island craftsmanship. This stunning volume features more than 200 illustrations of beautifully constructed and carved objects—including chairs, high chests, bureau tables, and clocks—that demonstrate the superb workmanship and artistic skill of the state’s furniture makers.

Everyday Life in Early America
Everyday Life in Early America

Author: David F. Hawke

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1989-01-25

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0060912510

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"In this clearly written volume, Hawke provides enlightening and colorful descriptions of early Colonial Americans and debunks many widely held assumptions about 17th century settlers."--Publishers Weekly