Arts And Crafts Furniture Berkeley
Posted on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 3:04 am
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The Chair: Rethinking Culture, Body, and Design $11.50 “Engaged in fascinating and useful multidisciplinary research, Cranz is an avatar for body-friendly design. . . . Read [The Chair] and cheer.”–Elizabeth Zimmer, Village VoicePerhaps no other object of our daily environment has had the enduring cultural significance of the ever-present chair, unconsciously yet forcefully shaping the physical and social dimensions of our lives. With over ninety ill… |
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Classic English Design and Antiques: Period Styles and Furniture $26.10 A glorious celebration of the singular sophistication of English furniture, this lavishly illustrated volume features more than 150 objects from the world-class collection of Hyde Park Antiques—one of the most prestigious purveyors of objects from England’s history—showcased among charming illustrations of period interiors, exquisite drawings from cabinet-makers’ albums, and contemporary inter… |
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Pleasant Hill Shaker Furniture (Popular Woodworking) $2.39 Ann Lee, founder of the Shaker movement, offered this guidance to her followers, “Hands to work and hearts to God”. The furniture of the Pleasant Hill community shows her philosophy brought to life in every piece.With its beauty and simplicity, Shaker furniture has inspired generations of furniture makers like no other style in the world. This book details the construction and design of some rare … |
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Arts & Crafts Furniture: From Classic to Contemporary $35.55 Arts and Crafts is more than a style of architecture. It is an enduring furniture style that honors the tradition of fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. This book takes a fresh look at the history and influences that resulted in beautiful, functional pieces designed to enhance the interiors of classic Arts & Crafts homes. From William Morris and the roots of the movement, through Gustav Stickley, the Prairie School, and including contemporary pieces, this book celebrates the classic furniture–and the master craftsmen who made it.- Nearly 500 color photos illustrate examples of the Arts & Crafts style.- A comprehensive look at the design and construction of furniture from classic to modern.- Features an extensive list of Arts & Crafts resources and full bibliography. |
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Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Furniture $31.34 The Grove Park Inn opened in 1913, at the height of the American Arts & Crafts movement and was decorated with furniture from Roycroft, one of the major commercial producers of Arts & Crafts furniture. The Inn has retained many of the original pieces and has continued to acquire a large and rare collection of original Arts & Crafts furniture. The Grove Park Inn serves as an important link in the history of the Arts & Crafts movement and is a great location to view the furniture in place. This collection is the next best thing to visiting the Grove Park to see the furniture for yourself, showcasing this rare and beautiful furniture for the first time in any book. You’ll also find never-before-published measured drawings for many of these pieces, making this a wonderful collection for history buffs and woodworkers alike. |
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Arts & Crafts Furniture $33.75 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Arts and Crafts Furniture $16.46 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Arts & Crafts Furniture Anyone Can Make $22.42 While many 2×4 books offer pretty clunky furniture projects, it doesnat have to be that way. Arts & Crafts furniture designs lend themselves to working with dimensional lumber fairly easily. Working with 1x, 2x and some plywood (all available in home cent |
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Arts and Crafts Style $41.9 The Arts and Crafts movement flourished in the 1870s and 1880s. At its heart was a search for a return to simplicity, quiet beauty and honesty of construction — artists and craft workshops produced textiles, furniture, ceramics and metalwork which raised everyday objects to the level of the decorative arts. This illustrated survey examines the movement in Europe and North America. |
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Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture You Can Build Classic Arts & Crafts Furniture You Can Build $4.81 With this guide, even beginning woodworkers will be able to build up to 20 projects — all in the simple, elegant Arts & Crafts style. |
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Essential Arts and Crafts $25.42 The Arts and Crafts Movement was one of the most far-reaching and influential design movements of modern times. Arts and Crafts designers everywhere were inspired by a profound belief in social and industrial reform, the revival of handicrafts, a return to the simple life, and the improvement of art for everyday life. This attractive small-format book introduces the key characteristics of the movement in Britain, Europe, America, and Japan and shows how its ideas were disseminated around the world. Through images of some of the most innovative and appealing works by Arts and Crafts designers, from furniture and painting to textiles and jewelry, this indispensable introduction redefines and enlarges our understanding of this seminal movement. |
