Measured Drawings of Eighteenth-Century American Furniture
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Book Description
Large scale plans for 54 fine pieces including cherry desk, tall clock, and gate leg table.
From the Back Cover
A carefully detailed guide to fine eighteenth century American furniture
"In this the last work of Ejner Handberg, you'll find primarily non-urban examples of New England furniture. These pieces are typical of what prosperous citizens of a budding new nation had in their homes far from the din of city life. As in his previous books on Shaker furniture, Ejner has undertaken the exacting task of making measured drawings to enable you to make accurate reproductions. It's up to you to do the rest." -From the foreword by Paul Kleinwald
In addition to his lifelong appreciation of Shaker furniture and artifacts, Ejner Handberg devoted much study to American furniture of the eighteenth century. His book of detailed drawings of beautiful New England pieces is a companion to this famous Measured Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware. Newly reprinted and supplemented by a foreword by Paul Kleinwald, this book is of enduring interest to furniture makers, antiques lovers, libraries, and museums.
Measured Drawings of Eighteenth Century American Furniture and Woodenware
This book includes careful advice on the selection and drying of wood and provides accurate scale drawings of such pieces as:
Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Cherry Slant-Front Desk
Cherry Lowboy Butterfly Table
Dresser and Mirror
Tambour Desk Windsor Chair with Writing Arm
Cherry Tip-top Table
Pine Chest Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy
Cherry Chest
Maple Candlestand Continuous Arm Windsor Chair
Cherry Desk and Bookcase
Gate-leg Dining Table Cherry Chest on Chest
Chest with Two Drawers Below
Maple Highboy Cherry Chest of Drawers
Ejner Handberg (1902-1985) was born in Denmark, emigrated to America, and for many years was a cabinetmaker in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where he helped design and build Norman Rockwell's studio.
Paul Kleinwald is a highly regarded restorer of antiques. He and his wife, Susan, are dealers in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, specializing in American and European furnishings of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Measured Drawings of Eighteenth-Century American Furniture,Ejner Handberg,Berkshire House Publishers,0936399465,Antiques / Collectibles,Crafts & Hobbies,Drawings,Furniture,Furniture Arts And Crafts,Furniture, Early American,General,Hobbies/Crafts,Measured drawing,United States,Woodwork - Furniture/Cabinetry
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