Restoring and Reupholstering Furniture
Author: Kenneth Davis
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780878574292
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Restoring Antique Furniture
Author: Richard A. Lyons
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2000-05-16
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 0486409546
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf you're one of the many people who like to buy and restore antique furniture, then this is the book for you! Brimming with tips and advice from a skilled craftsman and teacher, this profusely illustrated woodworking guide will enable you to determine the age of an antique, assess its quality, and learn how to restore and preserve it effectively and profitably. Focusing on American furniture made between 1750 and 1850, the author explains how to repair construction joints, replace lost hardware, strengthen fractured parts, cover damaged areas, and much more. In addition, readers will find clear, step-by-step instructions for restoring an early rocker and chest of drawers, repairing a table leg, constructing a drawer using a dovetail joint, replacing the swing rail on a gateleg table, forming a molding, and more. Numerous examples, with over 250 illustrations and photographs, include such restored pieces of furniture as a Shaker tilt-top table, c. 1810; a cherry chest of drawers, c. 1800–20; an American Empire secretary, c. 1825; a primitive chest, c. 1840; and a country cupboard, c. 1850. Hobbyists, collectors, dealers, and woodworkers will find this excellent guide contains not only the clear, practical directions they need, but also indispensable advice on avoiding mistakes commonly made in the restoration process.
The Old Furniture Book
Author: N. Hudson Moore
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2020-08-15
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 3752443324
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReproduction of the original: The Old Furniture Book by N. Hudson Moore
Furniture
Author: John Morley
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780500019481
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA history of furniture. John Morely documents the aesthetics of furniture, its social and cultural context, the sequence of styles - from Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman through Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and onwards - and the individual touches of craftsmen or designers used to give it character.
Rescue, Restore, Redecorate
Author: Amy Howard
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2018-05-08
Total Pages: 478
ISBN-13: 1683352289
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“[The] step-by-step instructions are clear and practically foolproof . . . an essential guide to DIY restoration and antiquing.” ?Publishers Weekly (starred review) Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.
How to Restore Old Furniture Guide
Author: Angela Pierce
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Published: 2015-08-25
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 1682121658
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFurniture gives the room the warmth and feeling of its kind. Ever entered a room without furniture in it? Well, even if the room is made from the best materials around the world; it will look like something is amiss. That is the gap filled by furniture being when installed. It makes the room full of life and glamour. However, it is not all about the furniture but the look of the furniture. How well furnished is the furniture in your room? How regularly do you do clean ups and, of course, the age of the furniture. The age of the furniture contributes a lot to the loss of value and diminished appearance. Many choose to throw away such to provide space for others which is a bad idea given that the era we are living is sustainable enough to repair or refurbish to give it a new look and improved shape. Regardless of whether you want to update or bring back the old furniture to life, think about refurbishing and repair.
The Book of Antique Furniture
Author: Francis Rousseau
Publisher: Booksales
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780785812272
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn illustrated guide to identification of the major antique furniture periods and styles from Europe, the United States, and China.
The Practical Book of Period Furniture
Author: Harold Donaldson Eberlein
Publisher:
Published: 1914
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Complete Guide to Repairing and Restoring Furniture
Author: William Cook
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781780191447
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow to conserve and restore furniture with professional results, with expert step-by-step techniques and 1200 photographs.
How to Restore Antique Furniture
Author: Colin Holcombe
Publisher: Crowood Press
Published: 1997-02-01
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781861260086
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeginning with a history of furniture construction covering various periods, this is a guide to the practical care and repair of a range of furniture types. It discusses the qualities and applications of most wood types the restorer will encounter. Topics covered include: processes for dismantling furniture; removal of old nails, screws and releasing old glues; repairs to dowel, knuckel, mortice and tenon joints; repairing damage turnings; tackling veneers and marquetry and advice on restoring glass, keys and locks.
