Manual of the Furniture Arts and Crafts

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ISBN: 9781025821573

A P Johnson, Marta K Sironen

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Furniture design; Antique furniture & furniture collecting; Decorative wood & metalwork; DIY: carpentry & woodworking

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""Manual of the Furniture Arts and Crafts"" is an exhaustive guide and reference work dedicated to the history, design, and construction of furniture. Authored by A.P. Johnson and Marta K. Sironen, this comprehensive volume serves as a bridge between the technical aspects of woodworking and the artistic evolution of interior furnishings. It covers a vast range of topics, including the various historical periods and styles that have shaped furniture design through the ages, from ancient civilizations to the early 20th century.

The manual provides detailed insights into the materials used in the furniture arts, such as wood types, veneers, and finishes, alongside explanations of the specialized tools and craftsmanship techniques required for high-quality production. Readers will find in-depth explorations of furniture aesthetics, proportions, and the functional requirements of different pieces. As both an educational resource and a practical handbook, ""Manual of the Furniture Arts and Crafts"" remains a significant contribution to the study of decorative arts, offering valuable knowledge for designers, craftsmen, and collectors interested in the enduring legacy of fine furniture.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: A P Johnson, Marta K Sironen
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 49mm
Weight: 1.483kg
ISBN: 9781025821573
ISBN 10: 1025821572
Pages: 944
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active