Hands-on plans for 18th- and early 19th-century furniture
Discover how to reproduce classic pieces using working drawings, material lists, and explicit build steps that guide you from rough stock to finished surfaces.
This edition collects detailed directions, measurements, and construction notes for a range of colonial styles. You’ll find step-by-step procedures for turning legs, assembling frames, shaping rails, and fitting hinges, along with guidance on veneers, inlays, and marquetry. The book also covers finishing techniques tailored to mahogany, satinwood, and related woods.
- Clear, project-by-project directions for crafting tables, work tables, tavern tables, breakfast tables, clocks, and mirrors
- Construction notes on joints, doweling, mortising, and hinge placement
- Material guidance, including wood selection, veneers, borders, and inlay work
- Finish and decoration tips suitable for period-accurate reproductions
Ideal for woodworkers, students of antique furniture, and hobbyists seeking authentic period reproductions.