No comments about American Colonial Furniture in Scaled Drawings (Crafts Series).

No comments about Antique Biedermeier Furniture (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

No comments about LLOYD LOOM: WOVEN FIBRE FURNITURE.

2 comments about Rustic Style.

1. Beautiful book full of twiggy rustic furniture. Anyone who loves cabins and decorating and hickory furniture will surely love this book full of ideas galore from making ones own furniture to buying.



2. This is the book for anyone who wants try their hand at rustic furniture. It's not a how to book, but the pictures are inspiring--and there are so many beautiful pieces it's overwhelming.

3 comments about Furniture Care and Conservation.

1. This is by far the best book on conservation i have ever read



2. Written as a guide for museum conservators by a conservator. Presents excellent practical information and presents a code of ethics. Anyone who owns, cares for or commercially works on antiques should read McGiffin's work.



3. At a workshop on conserving antiques given by conservators, this book was recommended as "one of the few reliable texts widely available." Their booklet describes the book: "Simple, easy to understand book on furniture care and simple treatments."

5 comments about Queen Anne Furniture: History, Design and Construction.

1. I agree with all the other reviews and can't really add much, except to say the photos are many in magnificent full colour, and he even has photos of incomplete pieces which is great for seeing how they are put together (I am specifically thinking of the easy chair). He does not stick to strict Queen Anne but covers the subtle variations such as the Gaines chair (one of my favourites) ... this book is a true gem and since receiving it I can hardly put it down. A great resource and would make a fantastic present for someone interested in woodwork. Queen Anne furniture would have to be near the pinnacle of woodworking but with this book it seems reachable.
   
   Truly excellent.
   
   Wish that author would write some more on other periods (ie ALL other periods from early medieval to modern). I would not hesitate to collect them all.



2. In all my experience with fine woodworking I haven't had the pleasure to read a book that is as exquisitly written as the pieces within it. This book is a must for the serious furniture maker or collector, or anyone who wants to learn more and appreciate this magnificent craft. How did I miss this one?



3. In all my experience with fine woodworking I haven't had the pleasure to read a book that so well written that it is as exquisite as the pieces within. This book is a must for every serious furniture maker or perhaps collector who wants to learn and appreciate this magnificent craft. How did I miss this one?



4. Recognizing that Queen Anne furniture is one of the timeless and most beautiful designs, I realized, on starting my first project, that I hadn't the foggiest idea of the history, the elements, or the construction techniques of Queen Anne furniture. This book has it all. The sections on history and the making of the cabriole legs in themselves make this book a "must have," both for the collector and for the cabinetmaker. To top it off, there are scaled plans for several projects, and some time-saving techiques for construction. If you get only one book on Queen Anne furniture, this is the one.



5. Norman is obviously as incredibly talented an author as he is a cabinetmaker. I couldn't say enough about how great a job he did with the content of this book and drawings. I only wish he would write another one for each of the 18th century styles( Federal, Chipendale, etc) This is definately the bible for 18th century reproduction cabinetmakers. Please write another one Norman!

No comments about Porch, Lawn, and Cottage Furniture: Two Complete Catalogs, 1904 and 1926.

No comments about Maarten Van Severen: Work.

No comments about American Federal Furniture and Decorative Arts From the Watson Collection.

1 comments about 50 Beds (Pro-Design Series).

1. This wonderful book shows a wide variety of different beds. You see everything from an unusual lounge that supports you with gel-filled circles to an exotic canopy bed with hand-blown glass finials and hand-painted posts.

   There is large photo of each bed as well as information on the materials it was made from and its special features. The designer, manufacturer, and design date are given as well.

   Some of my favorites include a roll-up lounge bed shaped like a snail that would be great for lounging and an interesting looking wave shape chaise lounge. Some designs are amazingly innovative, like a bed that folds away and coverts into a desk and another that can be either a couch or a set of bunk beds. There is a cradle made of cardboard and crib/cot that can be expanded as a child grows as well.

   Ranging from whimsical to practical, what all of these designs have in common is creativity and ingenuity. They are great for anyone trying to get ideas for designing their own bed. I was amazed at what an imagination some of the designers have.