Furniture

Find inspiration for your next project in the pages of Furniture, a comprehensive survey of the best designs that have appeared in the pages of Fine Woodworking. In the course of putting this book together, the editors of Fine Woodworking looked at numerous pieces that have appeared in the magazine, then culled and compiled their favorites. The pieces vary in style from gothic to contemporary and everything in between. Some are large, some small. Some were built in a day and others took months, but each was designed and built by woodworkers-evidence of careful eyes and hands are all over this book. The makers range from revered designers to humble builders working quietly in the corners of their garages and basements. But each piece, in its own way, succeeds.

The furniture found here is presented with full exploded drawings, which you can use to build or amend to your own tastes. For designers and decorators, this book will be a welcome resource when working with clients. For others, it will be like walking through a gallery. No matter which direction your tastes lean, whether youre a designer, maker, decorator or simply someone who appreciates handcrafted work, youll find the same inspiration in this book that the authors have found in putting it together.

Introduction

Bookcases
A Classic Case
By Gregory Paolini

A Classic Bookcase in the Craftsman Style
By Gary Rogowski

Cherry and Fir Bookcase
By Peter Zuerner

Chests
Blanket Chest
By John McAlevey

Beds
Frame and Panel Bed
By David Fay

Arts & Crafts Bed
By Gary Rogowski

Bedstands and End Tables
Bedstand
By Roger Holmes

Inspiration for a Bedside Cabinet
By Michael Fortune

One-Drawer Lamp Stand
By Michael Dunbar

Sheraton Table
By Steve Latta

Chests of Drawers
Cherry Chest of Drawers
By Mike Pekovich

A Small Bureau Built to Last
By Robert Treanor

A Little Masterpiece
By Randall ODonnell

Sideboards
Component-Built Sideboard
By Seth Janofsky

A Stylish Credenza
By Patrick Warner

Using a Shop-Sawn Veneer
By Paul Harrell

Hall Table
By Garrett Hack

Cabinets, Cupboards and Hutches
Contemporary Cabinet
By Mark Edmunson

Pegged Post-and-Beam Armoire Knocks Down
By Chris Gochnour

Entertainment Center in Quartersawn Maple
By Peter Turner

Colonial Cupboard
By Mike Dunbar

Bow-Front Stand
By Stephen Hammer

Step-Back Cabinet
By Mike Dunbar

An Everyday Cabinet
By Scott Gibson

Wall Cabinets
Corner Cupboard
By Garrett Hack

Craftsman Wall Cabinet
By Ian Ingersoll

Wine-Glass Cabinet
By Scott Gibson

Hanging Cabinet
By Chris Gochnour

Wall Cabinet in Cherry
By Matthew Teague

Dining Tables
Building an Open-Pedestal Table
By John Burchett

Dining Table has Tilt Top
By Nigel Martin

Gate-Leg Table is Light but Sturdy
By Gary Rogowski

Harvest Table
By Christian Becksvoort

A Round Kitchen Classic
By Thomas J. Calisto

An Expandable Table
By William Krase

Trestle Table with Beadboard Ends
By Charles Durfee

Pedestal Table
By John Zeitoun

Stickley Done Lightly
By Rex Alexander

Occasional Tables
Build a Greene & Greene Side Table
By Gary Rogowski

Drop-Leaf Breakfast Table
By Robert Treanor

Splay-Legged Table
By Garrett Hack

Coffee Table Puts Joinery on Display
By Kevin Rodel

Pembroke Table
By Jefferson Kolle

Low Tea Table Highlights Joinery
By C. Michael Vogt

Federal Card Table
By Steve Latta

Tilt-top Table
By Mario Rodriguez

Contemporary Corner Table
By Tony OMalley

Coffee Table is Spare and Sturdy
By Lars Mikkelsen

Sofa Tables
Sofa Table Complements Antiques
By Gene McCall

Curved-Leg Table
By Don Kondra

Sofa Table in Quartersawn Oak
By Scott Gibson

Cherry Sofa Table
By Eric Keil

Seating
A Light Settee in Cherry
By Matthew Teague

Shaker Rocker
By Ernie Conover

Contemporary Chair in Ash
By Garrett Hack

Morris Chair
By Gene Lehnert

Home Office Furniture
A Drafting Table for Shop or Home
By Cameron Russel

Contemporary Computer Desk
By Charles Durfee

Pennsylvania Secretary
By Lonnie Bird

An Arts & Crafts Library Table
By Eric Keil

Outdoor Furniture
Knockdown Trestle Table Works Well Indoors or Out
By Tony Konavaloff

The Lutyens Garden Bench
By Tony OMalley

A Garden Bench for All Seasons
By David Snediker

Clocks and Accessories
Shaker-Style Clock
By Phil Lowe

Humidor
By Rick Allyn

Pear Mantle Clock
By Mario Rodriguez

Pennsylvania Tall Clock
By Lonnie Bird

Pennsylvania Spice Box
By Doug Mooberry

Shaker Wall Clock
By Christian Becksvoort

Whenever I walk through a furniture store I find myself picking the pieces to death: Why didn't they tilt the seat a few degrees? Use a cabinet grade plywood? Rout the edges instead of tacking stock molding sloppily into place? Furniture makers are like that. Many of us got into woodworking, after all, because it was the only way to get things that look and feel and work exactly like we think they should.

In the course of putting this book together, we've looked at numerous pieces that have appeared in Fine Woodworking magazine, then culled and compiled our favorites. They vary in style from gothic to contemporary and everything in between. Some are large, some small. Some were built in a day and others took months, but each was designed and built by woodworkersevidence of careful eyes and hands are all over this book. The makers range from revered designers to humble builders working quietly in the corners of their garages and basements. But each piece, in its own way, succeeds.

The furniture found here is presented with full exploded drawings, which woodworkers can use to build or amend to their own tastes. For designers and decorators, this book will be a welcome resource when working with clients. For others, it will be like walking through a gallery. No matter which direction your tastes lean, whether you're a designer, maker, decorator or simply someone who appreciates handcrafted work, I hope you'll find the same inspiration in this book that I have found in putting it together. I've spent many hours with these pieces, and I'm struck by how seldom I've said, "why didn't they just..."

-Matthew Teague