Contemporary dining room furniture > New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Nancy E. Richards, ISBN 0912724382

New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Nancy E. Richards, ISBN 0912724382

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This volume comprehensively explores the furniture industry of New England, detailing the impact of urban communities, especially Boston, as well as the pervasiveness of regionalism, which has attracted fresh attention from scholars. The importance of the export trade and the roles of specialists, particularly the upholsterer, also receive consideration. The variety of New England furniture - in form, in origin, and in ornament - is beautifully demonstrated. By articulating the technical aspects of the style, the book lays a groundwork for future scholars and provides a springboard for cultural studies using the Winterthur furniture collection. An intriguing narrative tale as well as an essential reference, this volume presents informative essays on various furniture forms, detailed entries on 225 individual objects, and a comprehensive index. It is the collaboration of several individuals: Nancy E. Richards and Nancy Goyne Evans, Winterthur's former senior curator and registrar, respectively; curator of furniture Wendy A. Cooper; conservator Michael S. Podmaniczky; and researcher Clare G. Noyes. Their expertise and insight broaden our understanding of the artisans, networks, and products of the extensive New England furniture trade in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Window Treatments & Slipcovers for Dummies

Gain inspiration from 8 pages of full-color photos

Create a stunning room with dozens of step-by-step projects

Want to ditch your drab drapes and so-so slipcovers and create a style that's uniquely your own? Top designer Mark Montano reveals how easy it is to jazz up your windows and furniture — without breaking the bank! You get expert tips on everything from measuring and cutting material to accessorizing, as well as savvy shortcuts and quick fixes.

Window Treatments & Slipcovers for Dummies

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Better Homes and Gardens Painted Furniture by Better Homes and Gardens, ISBN 069621198X

Transform vintage finds and unfinished pieces into the stars of your decorating with clever designs, fresh color, and easy techniques from the home experts at Better Homes and Gardens (R) Books.
* Decorating ideas and painted furniture projects for every room of the house, including kids' rooms, nurseries, living and dining rooms, and fresh-air spaces.
* More than 120 color photographs; 50 featured projects.
* Complete directions for projects with material lists and time and skill estimates.
* Variety of techniques including crackling and stenciling; project source list. Better Homes and Gardens Painted Furniture by Better Homes and Gardens, ISBN 069621198X
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Beautiful Interiors: An Expert's Guide to Creating a More Liveable Home

The work of Chris Little, an Atlanta-based photographer specializes in corporate and residential interiors with many award-winning designers is shown throughout the book.
Award-winning designer Charles Gandy creates an amazingly informative guide to the ABCs of interior decorating. Through beautifully photographed homes in a variety of styles, this very basic reference presents the fundamentals of design, such as line, rhythm, scale, shape, form, pattern, and proportion. There's advice on setting the stage and establishing an overall mood through light and color, as well as floor, wall, ceiling, door, and window choices. Fabric, furniture, and other embellishments receive their own special section, and a room-by-room tour covers everything from entry halls to home libraries. For a final touch, Gandy discusses the WOW factor: the elusive quality that makes a space extra-special. "A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club. Beautiful Interiors: An Expert's Guide to Creating a More Liveable Home
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Kit's Magnetic Mini World

Girls have a fun new way to explore the worlds of the American Girls! They will love playing with Kit and her best friend, Ruthie, in scenes they set up themselves, from Kit's attic bedroom to her classroom at Gates Elementary School. A variety of magnets can be endlessly arranged and rearranged--and they stay put during play. Perfect for travel, Kit's Magnetic Mini World includes: 2 dolls in 4 different outfits; 2 magnetic scenes; 28 magnetic furniture pieces and accessories; and a booklet about furniture and customs in Kit's time. Kit's Magnetic Mini World
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Making Fine Furniture: Perfect Results with Power Tools

Even those with no woodworking experience at all can experience the satisfaction of making beautiful furniture--right away. The secret lies in modern-day power tools, which allow anyone to produce first-class results without years of practice. And this superbly illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows novices the way to success. It contains all the information necessary to a fundamental understanding of the craft, including essential descriptions of wood's characteristics, explanations of the basic principles of furniture construction, and guidance on all the necessary techniques. Buying lumber, planing, jointing, gluing, and using the tablesaw, bandsaw, routers, and drills: it's all here. For every one of the projects--which include a chest of drawers, bookcase, and end table--each procedure is shown in fine detail. Making Fine Furniture: Perfect Results with Power Tools
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How to Restore Antique Furniture by Colin Holcombe, ISBN 1861264941

How to Restore Antique Furniture is a hands-on guide to the care and repair of a range of furniture types. Beginning with a history of furniture construction, which introduces the techniques to be found in pieces from various periods, the book discusses the qualities and applications of most common wood types, offering advice on tools and accessories. Among the topics covered are: dismantling furniture; removing old nails, screws, and glue; repairing dowel, knuckle, mortise, and tenon joints; mending damaged turnings; tackling veneers and marquetry; and restoring glass, keys, and locks. How to Restore Antique Furniture by Colin Holcombe, ISBN 1861264941
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