Furniture for the craftsman; a manual for the student and machanic

1914·14.7 MB·English

by  Otter, Paul D. (Paul Denniston), b. 1866

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Furniture
FOR THE
Craftsman
A manual for the student and
mechanic, covering the design,
construction and finishing of
practically all the articles used
in the furnishing and equip-
ment of the modern home,
porch and grounds with hints
on upholstering
By PAUL D. OTTER
NEW YORK
DAVID WILLIAMS COMPANY
231-241 WEST 39th STREET
1914
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Copyright, 1914
David Williams Company
THE SCIENTIFIC PRESS
ROBERT DRUMMOND AND COMPAN\
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JAN -2 1915
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PREFACE
TT is gratifying to realize that the period in which the series
of articles under the heading: "Cabinet Work for the Car-
penter" occupied frequent space in the columns of "The Build-
ingAge," has beennoticeablytheperiod in whichthetasteofthe
public has beenpressed back intothegoodold mouldfrom which
so much of our enduring art was cast. To this subject and
homage to the old masters of furniture building, deference is
paid in the opening chapter, where a short review is attempted
ofthat portionof the history offurnitureshowingexamples best
designed to inspire us for the work to be considered.
Much additional matter has been added to the original arti-
clesand all arranged in the form of a handbook inorder to meet
more general requirements under the title "Furniture for the
Craftsman." In addition to the carpenter and the manual
training student there is the day-fagged business man as well
as many others who are likely to find refreshment from com-
mercial and professional pressure in the increasingskill ofdoing
things and in the joy of their accomplishment.
The subject matter is comprised in sixteen well-arranged
and carefully illustrated chapters, one of which considers the
essential tools and equipment necessary for doing the work,
while others describe various kinds of furniture as well as bath
room accessories. The concluding chapters are given up to
finishing and upholstery. Not the least interesting portion of
the work is that which deals with the furnishings for theporch
and the grounds about the house.
Paul D. Otter.
Chicago, May 15, 1914.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I
Influence of Antique Models on Present Day
Furniture
7
CHAPTER
II—
Essential Tools and Equipment Ornament on
Furniture
41
CHAPTER
III
—
Certain Furniture Forms Value of Spare Time and
Observation 67
CHAPTER
IV
Tables and Stands 88
CHAPTER V
Stools and Other Useful Furniture 103
CHAPTER
VI
Furniture for the Hall
131
CHAPTER
VII
Sitting Room Furniture 157
CHAPTER
VIII
Furniture FOR THE Parlor
173
CHAPTER IX
The Dining Room iq5
CHAPTER X
Bedroom Furniture AND Conveniences 217
. . . . .
CHAPTER XI
Bathroom Accessories 230
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CHAPTER XII
Certain Kitchen Accessories 247
CHAPTER XIII
...255
Bookcases and Holders
CHAPTER XIV
....
Furnishings for the Porch and Grounds 265
CHAPTER XV
Finishing 293
CHAPTER XVI
Upholstery 297