Chairmaking is widely considered to be the pinnacle of woodworker's art. Mysterious. Intimidating. Impossible. The reality is that chairmaking is
fulfilling, rewarding, and fun.
Through seven elegant chair projects, Miller explores and demystifies the art of making chairs. This revised edition of Miller's award-winning book will turn the intimidating into the manageable.
About the author:
Jeff Miller designs, builds, writes, and teaches furniture making in his Chicago studio. He is also a frequent lecturer at woodworking seminars. He has received numerous awards and his work can be found in museum collections.
Through seven elegant chair projects, Miller explores and demystifies the art of making chairs. This revised edition of Miller's award-winning book will turn the intimidating into the manageable.
About the author:
Jeff Miller designs, builds, writes, and teaches furniture making in his Chicago studio. He is also a frequent lecturer at woodworking seminars. He has received numerous awards and his work can be found in museum collections.
- 199 pages
- Author: Jeff Miller
- ISBN: 978-1-933502-06-9
Contents
| Acknowledgements | viiii |
| Introduction | 1 |
| Basics of Chair Design | 2 |
| A Gallery of Chairs | 14 |
| Chairmaking Basics | 30 |
| Dowel Chair | 50 |
| Right-Angle Chair | 66 | Child's Ladderback Chair | 86 |
| Slat-Back Chair | 104 |
| Neoclassical Chair | 130 |
| Cafe Chair | 146 |
| Captian's Chair | 168 |
| Armchairs | 184 |
| Afterword: Thoughts on Developing New Chair Designs | 194 |
| Appendix: An Oil and Wax Finish | 195 |
| Index | 196 |
