Furniture Projects

John A. Nelson   Step-by-step instructions for reproduction frames copied from original antiques. Start from simple frame construction and move to more complex designs. 18 plans... [read more]

Taunton Press,Fine Woodworking   Here's a wide variety of small scale projects that make use of your "offcuts" and make great gifts or saleable items. For... [read more]

Joseph Scheer   Bambook, which many people grow themselves, is an alternative to wood that has many environmental advantages, as it's a constantly renewable resource.... [read more]

Craig Robertson,Barbara Robertson   A woodworker and an art teacher merge their knowlege and come up with a book that teaches kids (ages 9-12) the most... [read more]

Blair Howard   Here are step-by-step instructions for 15 classic projects by leading Arts & Crafts designers, Stickley, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Charles Limbert. Detailed... [read more]

Robert E. Belke   Here are 11 designs in the Stickley tradition. Projects include a desk box, CD holder, valet stand, cheval mirror, room divider, revolving... [read more]

Jeff Miller   Jeff Miller offers nine attractive bed projects for woodworkers of any skill level. Each project includes cut lists, measured drawings, exploded diagrams,... [read more]

Taunton Press   The Best of Fine Woodworking series reprints technical articles from 1984 through 1996, in their original format. Learn to design and build... [read more]

Niall Barrett   Detailed plans for eleven attractive bookcase projects suitable for woodworkers of all skill levels. Each project includes photo, measured drawing, cut list,... [read more]

Niall Barrett   This planning and project book includes 12 appealing and useful designs for the home office: built-in desk, file cabinet, desktop with cubbyholes,... [read more]

Editors of Creative Homeowner   Never enough storage space? Lots of ingenious projects for every room in the house-- from modifications to kitchen cabinets to an entertainment... [read more]

William H. Hylton,Bill Hylton   Here are 7 chest-of-drawer projects including a Shaker four-drawer chest, chest on frame and chest-on-chest. Clear step-by-step instructions have complete cutting lists.Construction... [read more]

Jeff Miller   Here are 10 tasteful projects for every kind of kids' furniture, in both traditional and contemporary styles. Includes step-by-step instructions, detailed technical... [read more]

Tom Heller,Ron Clarkson,Douglas Congdon-Martin  

Daniel Diehl,Daniel Deihl   Furniture history begins in medieval times, and this volume presents plans and construction notes for 16 early pieces. You'll be able to... [read more]

Kim Carleton Graves,Masha Zager   Here are eight dining table projects in various styles and degrees of complexity, with detailed step-by-step instructions and complete cutting lists. For... [read more]

Dale Power   Dale Power returns to one of his most popular woodworking projects. Here he adds additional embellishment, finery, and fancy details. Detailed instructions... [read more]

Furniture & Cabinetmaking   Here are 22 projects, most of them advanced, from the British magazine Furniture & Cabinet Making. Projects include a mule chest, Japanese... [read more]

Kenn Oberrecht   The title says it all-- frame anything from a child's treasured art to fabric pieces. New edition of a classic.... [read more]

Paul Anthony   Every room in the home cries for more storage and here is a thorough rundown on how to design and build the... [read more]

Fine Woodworking,Tim Schreiner   Attractive and sturdy Craftsman-style furniture fits everyone's decor, and it's straightforward to build too. Here are detailed instructions for a dozen projects,... [read more]

Franklin H. Gottshall   A Dover reprint of Franklin Gottshall's superior measured drawings of American furniture. Tools, wood, joinery, finishing and much more.TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. Some... [read more]

Gustav Stickley   Here are 62 simple, straightforward projects reprinted from Gustav Stickley's monthly magazine, "The Craftsman" (1901-1916). Each piece features Stickley's drawings and plans.... [read more]

Franklin H. Gottshall   This clearly written how-to book allows woodworkers to construct handsome, useful furniture in the most highly regarded antique styles.TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. How... [read more]

Daniel Diehl,Mark Donnelly   A companion volume to the same author's Constructing Medieval Furniture, this book contains 14 more designs for furniture and accessories. Tables, chairs,... [read more]

Henry Haven Windsor   Here are 98 Mission style projects, a vernacular form of Stickley Craftsman style, from the early 1900s. Each project features accurate measured... [read more]

Robert W. Lang,Robert W. Lang   Robert W. Lang presents 30 more measured drawings for pieces of Stickley Craftsman furniture. These classics are timeless and as popular today... [read more]

Lee Bartholomew   Create perfect picture frames and mats with the guidance of an expert. Beginners progess to advanced techniques, skills and tools. For a... [read more]

Robert W. Lang   Here are complete working drawings for Craftsman interiors developed from original Stickley designs. Includes moldings and trim, doors and windows, built-in china... [read more]

Anthony Guidice,Anthony Giudice   From a Shaker sewing table to a display table for art objects, Tables offers 10 projects for woodworkers of all skill levels.... [read more]

Robert J. Settich   There's lots of choices to be made in hardware, from reproduction to whimsical. This book covers the entire range, discussed in a... [read more]

Andy Rae   Here is a graphic, step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques. Includes detailed sections on materials and hardware. An excellent bench-top reference... [read more]

Stephen Corbett,John Freeman   A lot of valuable material for the novice woodworker, including the setting up of a shop. Plans, with step by step instructions,... [read more]

Stephen Corbett,John Freeman   With this title in your woodworking library you will have 18 well crafted and designed projects to build. Whether you're a beginning... [read more]

Robert Cunning   Reduce the cost of expensive professional framing and make your own artistic statement with the help of this how-to text. Beginning with... [read more]

Joseph J. Bavaro,Thomas L. Mossman,Joseph J. Baravro   Stickley furniture is the signature of the Craftsman style in America. This historical account presents a photo gallery of authentic Craftsman pieces,... [read more]

Norm Abram   Norm Abrams brings many of his skills and tips from his well-known tv series to this book. Full of techniques and Abrams'... [read more]

Danny Proulx   Learn about the available jigs, and how to build one of your own, for this new type of joinery that requires no... [read more]

Roy Underhill,Rod Underhill   Illustrations of tools, measured drawings and how-to instructions for beginners to advanced woodworkers. Learn dovetailing, frame construction, turning, and carving in the... [read more]

Roy Underhill,Rod Underhill   Underhill's wit and charming style is exemplified by this quote about his work: 'How to start with a tree and an axe... [read more]

Popular Woodworking,Popular Woodworking Books   The title is presumptuous, but the 22 projects have been very popular with the magazine's readers. Includes a tall pine clock, stacking... [read more]

Sally Walton   Here are 25 projects using decorative techniques such as carving, pyrography, marquetry, and fretwork, suitable for the novice to expert woodworker. Step-by-step... [read more]

Not Available   Here are 24 step-by-step, illustrated projects to help you creatively solve the often daunting problem of where to put all your things.... [read more]

Glenda Bennett   20 patterns for woodworkers at all skill levels, including salad servers, a lovespoon, a Dragon trinket box, Tree of Life seedkeeper, a... [read more]

Carol Owen   Here's a multi-media book that employs woodworking skills. Craft a basic frame and then add drawers, shelves, doors, and other architectural features.... [read more]

Rob Joseph,Linda Hendry   18 projects with step-by-instructions that each can be completed by an advanced beginner in a weekend. Just think of waking up Monday... [read more]

Stevie Henderson,Mark Baldwin   Beginners to more advanced woodworkers can make nice-looking furniture with this practical guide. From materials lists to finished products, there are more... [read more]

Popular Mechanics   Here are 30 easy-to-build storage projects for all the accumulated toys, books, office supplies, etc. that clutter our homes. Each plan is... [read more]

The Editors of Popular Mechanics   Build functional and good-looking tables and chairs from the pages of Popular Mechanics. Along with extensive photographs and diagrams are tips, and... [read more]

Kate Haxell,Philip Haxell   Where to put all of your accumulated stuff? Build some of these stand-alone and built-in storage units to take care of the... [read more]

Linda Hendry   Woodworking isn't just for the guys! Here's a new book suitable for beginners of either gender, with step-by-step instructions for 19 projects.... [read more]

Workbench Magazine Staff   Put together by the editors of Workbench magazine with the amateur woodworker in mind. Varying in style, this book offers plans for... [read more]

   Here are 23 projects from Popular Woodworking Magazine, suitable for the beginner to intermediate woodworker. Designs from well-known Arts & Crafts furniture... [read more]

Woodsmith Custom Woodworking,Oxmoor House   Excellent book of plans and step-by-step instructions for the beginning woodworker. Start with simple projects and advance to more complex designs, such... [read more]

Popular Woodworking Magazine   The great appeal of contemporary furniture comes from its simple elegance and subtle details. The overall effect is well suited to just... [read more]

Andy Schultz   Andy Schultz has put together a one-volume course on entertainment center construction, offering plenty of size and design options so you can... [read more]

Danny Proulx   Here are plans for home office desks, tables, and storage furniture, from the prolific Danny Proulx. These are plywood projects with solid... [read more]

Paul Kemner,Peggy Zdila   Here are classic Arts and Crafts projects well presented and detailed. Contains a concise history of the movement and an excellent gallery... [read more]

Glen Huey   With the right instruction from the right teacher, you can craft gorgeous furniture that stands the test of time. Easy-to-follow instructions and... [read more]

Janice Eaton Kilby   Explore the richness and history of American Folk Art through these 25 diverse projects. Using the detailed instructions and good photography for... [read more]

Andy Schultz   Detailed step-by-step instructions for 20 pieces put Arts & Craft style furniture at your fingertips. In keeping with classic tradition, the pieces... [read more]

Woodsmith Custom Woodworking,Oxmoor House   11 projects with many drawer and door variations for each. Step-by-step instructions, materials lists, detailed construction sequences and shop tips.Projects: hanging wall... [read more]

Niall Barrett   These well-selected 17 projects give step-by-step instruction along with techniques that might be new to many amateurs, as well as important details.... [read more]

Lester Margon   Here's how to make a replica of an authentic early American piece. Contains detailed drawings by the author which reveal the hidden... [read more]

Craig Stevens,Bruce M. Waters,Craig Vandall Stevens   Here is a thoughtful approach to furniture design, illustrated by a basic project, with more than 300 photos of the work at... [read more]

Rick Williams   Every house could use a little extra space and this book provides thorough instructions and step-by-step photos for 10 projects to create... [read more]

Popular Woodworking,Popular Woodworking Books   10 how-to projects that address a common modern problem-- what to do with the paraphenalia of tv, vcr, cd player, etc. A... [read more]

Andy Charron   Complete step-by-step guide to building seven desks. Styles range from traditional to arts-&-crafts and contemporary. Projects include good discussion of how to... [read more]

Danny Proulx   Danny Proulx's books are popular because they are good! Clear step-by-step instructions for 10 designs that range from a small wall-hung cabinet... [read more]

Dale Power,Jeffrey B. Snyder   If you want to know, here's the answer. Color photos show every step, with patterns, trims, linings, techniques and finishes. One box... [read more]

Danny Proulx   15 storage projects for every room in the home, made accessible via Danny Proulx's down-to-earth approach to design and construction. Lots of... [read more]

Glen Huey   Provides easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos for ten projects inspired by 18th and 19th century designs. Covers such essential techniques as mortise-and-tenon... [read more]

Graham Blackburn   Release your creativity. Here are 14 intriguing projects with interesting text on problems facing the designer-maker. Learn to design in the course... [read more]

E. J. Warne   A collection of 140 plates of full-size English furniture moldings from 1574 to 1820. Each plate contains a line drawing of the... [read more]

Stevie Henderson,Mark Baldwin   An easy to follow book full of simple projects. Use stock lumber, readymade elements and simple tools to make charming decorative items... [read more]

Peter Drijver,Johannes Niemeijer   The Dutch artist Gerrit Rietveld was trained as a cabinetmaker and his legacy includes accurate plans, for his designs. Here are 34... [read more]

Kevin Ley   Furniture maker Kevin Ley presents a variety of refined yet contemporary projects, most of which previusly appeared in the British magazine Furniture... [read more]

Katherine Duncan Aimone   A selection of lovely screens to enhance your living space. From traditional frame and panel designs to those using found materials or... [read more]

John G. Shea   When the first Pennsylvania Dutch and German settlers came to America late in the 18th Century, they brought their traditional skills and... [read more]

Ron Clarkson,Tom Heller  

James M. OÂ?Neill   Build classic furniture from Early America with these plans and how-to instructions. Includes butter churn table, pedestal table, apothecary chest, deacons' bench,... [read more]

Thomas Stender   Build 18 exceptional tables designed by professional woodworkers and learn new skills at the same time. The projects range in style from... [read more]

Doug Stowe   Here are detailed plans for nine different tables, each presented in color photos and 3-D illustrations. These designs are nicer than the... [read more]

Black,Decker,Editors of Creative Publishing Internati,The Home Improvement Editors of Creative Publishing international   Using basic power tools, build furniture that makes use of your "extra" space. 20 projects including a hallway bookshelf, a tile-top coffee... [read more]

Ejner Handberg,Paul Kleinwald   Ejner Handberg's excellent line drawings show precise dimensions and construction details for 18 pieces of New England American furniture. These are mostly... [read more]

Burl Osburn & Bernice Osburn   Here are good, basic drawings for 30 pieces of American furniture. The drawings are fully dimensioned and include details and sections. There... [read more]

John Wagner   10 projects, in the increasingly popular Mission style. Full how-to instructions and measured drawings Simple construction techniques for the novice woodworker. Projects include... [read more]

Desmond MacNamara,Desmond Mac Namara,Lizzie O''Prey   More advanced techniques such as making oval, box, floating, tray, and lunette frames. Also good information on repairing and reproducing antique frames... [read more]

Editors of Popular Mechanics Press   Here is a how-to bonanza for every grown-up kid, be it a man or woman. Originally published in 1913 by the editors... [read more]

Kerry Pierce   Here are 29 hardwood projects derived from classic furniture styles. Each project has a complete drawing, a color photo of the finished... [read more]

Meredith Books   Materials, tools, and how-to instructions from start to finishing. 8 step-by-step, very well illustrated projects with plans for a simple wall shelf,... [read more]

Paula Marshall,Better Homes and Gardens,Meredith Books,Steven Cory   Get your collectibles, books, or whatever in order and stored by using the plans in this book. From materials lists, tools, to... [read more]

Joanne Kellar Bouknight   Here are hundreds of color photos showing inspirational ways to banish storage woes. Many small drawings show how the tricks work, though... [read more]

Stevie Henderson,Mark Baldwin   This book offers 20 easy to build furniture projects for your home. (See list below.) Suitable for beginners - if you can... [read more]

Mark Duginske   This rundown on bandsaw skills and techniques includes a number of excellent projects, including an arts & crafts lamp, walnut shelf, mantel... [read more]

Jim Stack   Lots of tools promise to save time and give you a quality job: the biscuit joiner actually delivers! Using any of the... [read more]

Landauer Corporation   Excellent and complete beginner's guide to woodworking-- setting up a shop, techniques, tips, and tools. The second half of the book gives... [read more]

Kerry Pierce   What a great idea-- recycle used wood for your projects and save big bucks. Find free quality lumber, from discarded shipping crates... [read more]

Blackie & Son   Reprint of an anonymous work originally published in 1853. Useful for cabinetmakers who want to reproduce Victorian furniture.TABLE OF CONTENTS:1. Instructions in... [read more]

Kerry Pierce   Use up some of that scrap you can't bear to throw away. How-to instructions, using simple joinery, carving and turning, for carved... [read more]

Thos. Moser   A collection of scale drawings of timeless elegant furniture in Shaker, Sheraton, Hepplewhite, and Chippendale traditions, including the author's own famous benches... [read more]

Step by step, Dick Sing shows you how to design and then create unusual and... [read more]

If you're looking for something truly unique in scoll sawing, this book is it. Replicate... [read more]

Here's a book that goes beyond the basics, for the intermediate level scroll sawyer, with... [read more]