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Classic Wooden Furniture
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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
Wallpaper
- Contains Dozens of Illustrations of Antique Wallpaper Designs
- Instructions on How to Locate and Date Historic Wall Paper
- Introduces the Reader to the History of British Wallpaper
$8.95
Fancy Coffins to Make Yourself
- Provides Detailed Instructions
- 230 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$14.95
American Furniture Of The 19th Century
- Great American Furniture From 1840 to 1880
- Filled with 100's of Photographs of Furniture from Rococco to Neo-Greco
- A Must for Historians and Collectors
$59.95
The House Beautiful
- Covers Every Aspect of 3 Different Rooms in a Classic Victorian Home
- Contains Strong Ideas and Carefully Formed Opinions on Interior Design
- Invaluable to Restorationists and Students of Period Design
$16.95
Fine Wicker Furniture
- Indepth Study of Wicker Furniture Styles and Manufactures
- 100's of Pieces of Fascinating Furniture Shown in 250+ Full-Color Photos
- Also Discusses Care and Restoration
$24.95
Classic Wicker Furniture: The Complete 1898-1899 Illustrated Catalog
- Finest Primary Source of Authentic American Wicker Furniture
- Excellent Rare Reprint of the Rare 1898-1899 Catalog
- 400+ Illustrations Depict: Tables, Couches, Hampers, Cabinets, Chairs, etc.
$12.95
America’s Oak Furniture with Price Guide
- History and Price Guide to an Increasingly Valuable Item
- Features Hundreds of Fine Examples
- Welcome Addition to the Literature of American Antiques
$24.95
Roycroft Furniture Catalog, 1906 With 144 Illustrations
- Unabridged Republication of the Rare 1906 Roycroft Furniture Catalog
- Features Over 140 Detailed Illustrations and Photos
- Includes China Cabinets, Dressers, Bridal Chests, Rocking Chairs, etc.
$10.95
Monterey: Furnishing of the California Spanish Revival
- Richly Illustrated History of Monterey Furniture
- Features Many Examples of Monterey Work Shown in Full-Color
- Fascinating Book Filled with History and Fine Craftsmanship
$49.95
Illustrated Mission Furniture Catalog. 1912-13
- Unabridged Reprint of a Rare Original Copy
- Contains 400+ Items: Beds, Rockers, Armchairs, Lace Curtains, Highboys, etc
- Each Item Superbly Illustrated With a Detailed Caption
$12.95
The Art Nouveau Style
- One of the Largest Pictorial Surveys of Art Nouveau Objects
- 579 Rare Illustrations of Jewelry, Metalwork, Glass, Ceramics…etc.
- Must-Have Photo Survey a Timeless Art Form
$30.95
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
