Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Here is a complete sourcebook of working shop drawings for 57 classic pieces of American furniture. Whether you know it as Craftsman, Arts & Crafts, or Mission, these sturdy, straightforward and immensely popular designs have graced our homes for more than 100 years. Originally designed by Gutav Stickley and his associates in the Arts & Crafts movement, these new drawings have been carefully checked against original catalogs and antiques. With perspective views, elevations, sections, details, and cutting lists, this book gives woodworkers the heart of the Craftsman aesthetic along with all the information needed for workshop success.
Bonus section: Shop Drawings for Craftsman Inlays and Hardware: original designs by Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis. These lovely inlays added color, lyricism and a graceful flourish to ever-popular Craftsman furniture.
About the Author
Robert W Lang is the author of the Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker. He is a senior editor at Popular Woodworking magazine.
Table of Contents
Introduction:
The Story of Craftsman Furniture
Interpreting the Drawings
Materials and Hardware
Woodworking Techniques
Construction techniques
Upholstery
Gustav Stickley and Harvey Ellis
Inlay Materials and Techniques
Hardware
Ch 1: Living Room:
Tabouret
Prairie Sofa
Prairie Chair
Table with Open Bookcase
Plant Stand
Bookcase (2)
Morris Chair
Occasional Table
Bow-Arm Morris Chair
Eastwood Easy Chair
Love Seat/Settle
Rocking Chair
Footstool
Small Settle
Ch 2: Dining Room:
Trestle Table
Limbert Octagonal Table
Round Extension Table
Side Chair (2)
Arm Chair (2)
Sideboard (3)
China Cabinet (2)
Gate-Leg Table
Hexagonal Table
Large Trestle Table
Glass Corner Cabinet
Limbert Console Table
Serving Table
Harvey Ellis China Cabinet
Wall Mirror
Ch 3: Foyer, Library and Den:
Settle (2)
Library Table (2)
Drop-Front Desk
Desk with Two Drawers
Roycroft Book Stand
Bookrack with Keyed Tenons
Open Bookcase
Harvey Ellis Magazine Stand
Drop-Front Ladies Desk
Desk with Bookcase Ends
Library Table with Two Drawers
Limbert Lamp Table
Ch 4: Bedroom:
Ellis Queen-Size Bed
Nightstand (2)
Wardrobe
Bureau
Dresser with Mirror
Stickley Queen-Size Bed
Limbert Vanity Table with Mirror
Ch 5: Craftsman Inlays
Ch 6: Stickley Brothers Inlays
Ch 7: Craftsman Hardware. Index