Bring the beauty of Craftsman-style furniture into your home with these 17 stunning projects from the editors of Woodworker's Journal . Includes detailed plans, expert instruction, and helpful tips for building an immediate classic. Inspired by the Greene and Greene, Stickley, Arts and Crafts, and Mission styles and the trusted techniques, tips, and instruction for success.
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Slatted Bookcases ———————————– 9 by John English Simplicity meets beauty, function and sturdy construction in this versatile Gustav Stickley Craftsman style storage project. Vinter's Valet ——————————————17 by John English This Gustav Stickley- inspired accent piece holds a full complement of wine glasses and champagne flutes, and it keeps a case of your favorite wine close at hand. Taboret Plant Stand———————————-25 By Mike Mc Glynn Fine woodworking doesn't have to take forever. This project will help sharpen your stock preparation and joinery skills without keeping your in the shape for a month of Sundays. Mission- Style End Table——————————31 By Chris Marshall There are many signature features of Mission- style furniture, but one of the more prominent details are mortise and tenon joints where the tenons show. Greene & Greene End Table—————————-39 by Darrell Peart Regardless of your design tastes, every woodworker wants to build furniture that will stand the test of time. One sure bet for durability is Craftsman-stule engineering. Green & Greene Wall Mirror—————————46 By Mike Mc Glynn Take your shop skills to the next level with this Arts & Crafts style mirror. It's made of Honduras mahogany with ebony plugs decorating the joints. Arts & Crafts Picture Frame—————————-53 By Sandra Newman and Joseph Ebler Our double-frame design features pinned mortise and tenon joints for durability. It's proportion, wood grain and warm finish contribute to a harmonious whole. Greene & Greene Serving Table———————–59 By Mike Mc Glynn Charles and Henry moved to Pasadena in 1893 and shortly thereafter created their own distinct archirectural style, which you can re-create in this fine table. Stickley-Inspired Dining Table————————–66 By Rick White Function and style, true tenets of the Arts & Crafts philosophy, are combined here to create a project that will last forever. Stickley-Inspired Leather-Top Desk——————–75 By Brad Becker Modern methods and materials bring this white oak desk within the reach oif any woodworker's skills. Robinson Dining Table———————————–83 By Mike Mc Glynn Graceful and lovely to look at, but demandng and rigorous to build, this multi-leaf Greene and Greene- inspired dining room table will test your skills. Greene & Greene Inspired Desk————————-95 By Mike Mc Glynn If you've dreamed of a signature piece in your home office or den, tthis handsome mahogany desk could well be it. Arts & Crafts Hutch————————————–111 By Rick White A large piece of authentic Arts & Crafts furniture like this one could set you back thousands of dollars, and you'd never have the satisfaction of building it yourself. Arts & Crafts Wine Cabinet——————————121 By Chris Marshall This is a huge cabinet: the upper unit provides loads of shelf space for storing and displaying glassware, while the bottom stows a substantial collection of wine. Set of Arts & Crafts Dining Room Chairs—————-131 By Rick White This Gustav Stickley- inspired set of chairs incorporates several elements of his Craftsmand style: Quartersawn oak, housed tenons, pyramid plugs and leather upholstery. Wright-Inspired Stool————————————-141 By Mike Mc Glynn The knowledge you'll gain from building these chairs is as sweet as the project you'll end up with, if you work carefully. Craftsman Style Rocking Chair—————————-151 By Chris Inman Start with a classic design, meld fine machine joinery with a few hand tool operations, and you have beautiful Arts & Crafts chairs.
About the author
John English is a contributing editor of Woodcraft Magazine and a former editor of Today's Woodworker. His work has appeared in numerous woodworking magazines, including American How-To, Fine Woodworking, and Woodshop News, and his syndicated how-to and home repair columns have appeared in newspapers across the United States. He is the author of The Building Buddy, Toys & Accessories, Woodworking Essentials, and Workshop Projects. He lives in Casper, Wyoming.
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