Furniture Design category: 115 books

Have you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere? In Now I Sit Me Down, the distinguished architect and writer Witold Rybczynski chronicles the history of the chair from the folding stools of pharaonic Egypt to the ubiquitous stackable...

This interesting collection of outdoor furniture is ideal for the hands-on gardener, with vintage designs and patterns for bird tables, a novel garden barrow, folding chairs and a tea wagon, all made from wood.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

TopDesign è una raccolta dei migliori prodotti di design dell'anno selezionati tramite un contest online. La selezione è stata effettuata in base a criteri estetici, funzionali e al grado di innovazione nei materiali, nelle finiture e nelle tecniche di produzione. Il risultato è un libro di pezzi...

In the follow-up to the bestselling American Modern, Aero celebrates 20 years of the famed Aero design studio with an intimate look at its founder Thomas O’Brien’s design philosophy. From O’Brien’s vivid reminiscences about his early days in art school in Manhattan to the opening and development...

With over 150 photographs and insightful text, this Thai design book showcases some of the best interiors in the country. Known for its beautiful traditional and contemporary handicrafts, it's no wonder that Thailand is home to some of the most beautifully decorated houses in the world. Elegant,...

Winner, 2019 San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Book Award, sponsored by the San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation German immigrants of the nineteenth century left a distinctive mark on the lifestyles and vernacular architecture of Texas. In this first comprehensive survey of...

This text contains a concise and detailed guide to the art of French polishing. Complete with helpful diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions, this guide is perfect for those with little or no experience in French polishing and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The sections...

This book is one - the first - of the series of Handbooks on industrial subjects being published by the Popular Mechanics Company. Like Popular Mechanics Magazine, and like the other books in this series, it is "written so you can understand it." The purpose of Popular Mechanics Handbooks is to supply...

This is a fun book not only to read but to put into action. Don’t think of this as another “how to” decorate guide because this is far from that. Instead, think of this as your guide to freeing your own creative spirit and your own sense of style. Whether you can barely hold a paintbrush or...

 An array of ideas for mixing rustic, antique and contemporary elements  This book brings to light the style, grace and hospitality of living in the southern mountains. Southern Mountain Living offers a room-by-room look into the interior designs of Lynn Monday, making the most of outdoor...

**“An excellent and useful book for both beginners and more experienced home decorators . . . Encourages us all to be both carefree and careful” (**Martha Stewart).   Making a home is a lifelong pursuit and it starts with your very first place. Suzanne and Lauren McGrath, a mother-daughter...

The Upholsterer's Step-by-step Handbook reveals the techniques and tips of the upholstery trade in an easy to understand format. Fully illustrated throughout with informative illustrations and inspiring photography, this book will enable you to confidently create a statement piece of furniture for...

Most of the people who work in the field attain an implicit knowledge of design languages through exposure to design discourse, that is to say, to the ecosystem comprised of products, companies, showrooms, trade shows, events, exhibitions, magazines, and blogs that deal with design. And just as there...