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Classic Wooden Furniture
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The Furniture Of Gustav Stickley
- Great Photographs, Commentary and Value Information
- Much Interesting Historical Commentary
- The Best Guide to this Subject
$21.95
Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture
- Most Authoritative Source Available on Stenciling
- Dozens of Examples Described w/ Details on Colors, Motifs, Tools, etc.
- Includes Countless Detailed Illustrations & Photos
$24.95
Early L. & J.G. Stickley Furniture From Onondaga Shops to Handcraft
- Extremely Rare Reprints of 2 Sets of Promotional Literature Ca. 1906-1909
- Includes Over 200+ Detailed Illustrations & Informative Introduction
- Features First-Rate Examples American Arts & Crafts Style
$14.95
The 1912 and 1915 Gustav Stickley Craftsman Furniture Catalogs
- Brings Back Into Print Two Rare Catalogs from 1912 & 1915
- Illustrates: Armchairs, Rockers, Beds, Drop-Leaf Tables, Pottery, etc.
- Photos Include Original Captions Citing Materials, Size & Prices
$13.95
American Oak Furniture: Styles and Prices
- Tour a Victorian Home and Price all the Oak Furnishings Along the Way
- Expertly Written with Superb Illustrations
- Filled with Values, Descriptions, Locale, Manufacture Infor, and Much More
$16.95
Decorative Arts and Household Furnishing in America
- An intensive and scholarly annotated bibliography
- A crash course in the study of American domestic history
- A host of information that is easy to use
$50.00
The Best of Golden Oak Furniture
- Demonstrates the Very Best Golden Oak Furniture from American Makers
- Various Pieces All Shown with Detailed Descriptions and Price Ranges
- Standard Reference for Judging the Field
$29.95
Arts And Crafts Furniture, The Complete Brooks Catalog of 1912
- A Complete 1912 Brooks Catalog Reprint
- Fully Illustrated With Black and White Photos
- Features Wicker Furniture and Other Accessories
$13.95
Early American Furniture: Guide
- Practical Guide to Early American Furniture
- Well Written and Copiously Illustrated with Excellent Line Drawings
- Fascinating Tour Through Three Centuries of American Furniture
$12.95
Japanese Gardens: An Illustrated Guide to Their Design & History
- In-Depth Look at one of the World's Loveliest Art Forms
- Covers: Stones, Pagodas, Bridges, Ornamental Water, etc.
- Includes Photos of Some of the Most Beautiful Examples
$27.95
Chinese Domestic Furniture in Photographs and Measured Drawings
- Enlightened Discussion of the Accomplishments of Chinese Craftsmen
- Hundreds of Superb Illus. Make this both Informative and Aesthetically Plea
- 21 Measured Drawings for those Interested in Creating Chinese Furniture
$24.95
Knoll Furniture: 1938-1960
- Features Company History, Original Catalog Photos, Price Guide, etc.
- 271 Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$39.95
The Shaker Legacy: Perspectives of an Enduring Tradition
- The History and Style of the Shaker Tradition
- An Exploration of the Shaker Way of Life
- Illustrated With Great Photographs of Shaker Furniture
$40.00
Arts & Crafts Designs for the Home
- In-Depth Look at the Arts & Crafts Movement
- Large Representations of the Decorative Arts, With a Focus on Furniture
- Each Item Illustrated in Color & Carefully Described With Values
$59.95
Late 19th Century Furniture by Berkey & Gay
- Features Current Value Ranges
- 300+ Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 320 PGS.
$29.95
The Book Of Shaker Furniture
- Standard Reference Work on this Small but Distinctive Collection
- Expertly Written by the Master of the Topic
- Invaluable for Those Wanting to Authentically Reproduce Shaker Furniture
$45.00
Classic Country Furniture
- Showcases the Very Best in Traditional Americana Style
- Features 20 Projects Easy & Fun to Build – Night Table, Wall Sconces, etc.
- Instructions Clearly Illustrated in Color Photos & Plain English
$19.99
More Twig Mosaic Furniture
- Features Fully Illustrated Steps & Clear Instruction
- 200 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
American Furniture of the 18th Century
- History of Design, Construction, Influence, and Tastes of the Period
- Examination of 24 Original Examples for Design, Construction, and Merit
- Detailed Guide to Connoisseuership & the Historical Methods of the Period
$45.00
Masterpieces Of Shaker Furniture
- Examines In-Depth the Distinctive Quality of Shaker Craftsmanship
- Includes 83 Photos of Shaker Furniture – Chairs, Rockers, Desks, and More
- Features 3 Informative Articles on Shaker Life
$13.95
Making Gypsy Willow Furniture
- Each Step is Illustrated with a Full-Color Photo
- 200 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
Practical Design: Solutions and Strategies
This book brings together the best material on design from some of the most successful amateur and professional woodworkers in North America. They speak from their many years of experience, offering advice, approaches, solutions, and strategies for making a full range of furniture types and styles. A collection of Articles from the last six years…
$17.95