Sterling Wood Magazine: Arts and Crafts Furniture Wood Magazine: Arts and Crafts Furniture ISBN: 1402711743

Simple, beautiful, and handmade: that's the philosophy behind the Arts & Crafts style. These magnificently fashioned pieces can be costly to buy "“ but Wood magazine shows you how to create these elegant chairs, tables, sofas, beds, and other decorative accessories yourself. Here are the magazine's finest articles on the subject, gathered in one place and abounding with exploded drawings, patterns, plans, and how-to photos. You'll see how to make the distinctive, sturdy, and visible joinery that defines the Arts & Crafts look; select the right brackets, hardware, and accents; make a quartersawn figure stand out; add the perfect finish; and choose appropriate upholstery. Book specifications: paperback, 192 pgs., 8 in. x 10 in. Publisher: Sterling, 2006.