“Arts & Crafts” has come to be a name for a style of decorative arts, but just try to pin it down. It’s a huge challenge, because it encompasses such a broad variety of work. Early pieces, such as some of those by William Morris, draw from more ornate Victorian artifacts. Contrast these with the simpler, medieval-inspired work of Morris, the austere elegance of chairs and built-in cabinetry by Voysey, or furniture produced by the Barnsleys–never mind the clear Art Nouveau influences in much of Mackintosh’s work. It quickly becomes clear just how broad this period in design history really is.
English Arts & Crafts Furniture explores the Arts & Crafts movement with a unique perspective on furniture designs inspired by English Arts & Crafts designers. Through examination of details and techniques as well as projects, you’ll learn what sets English Arts & Crafts apart and gain a deeper understanding of the overall Arts & Crafts movement and its influences. In this book you’ll find:
• Insight into the history and culture surrounding the Arts & Crafts movement
• An examination of influences that set English Arts & Crafts designers including William Morris, Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, Ernest Gimson, Ernest and Sidney Barnsley, and Charles Robert Ashbee apart from their American counterparts
• 3 complete furniture projects that illustrate traits representative of English Arts & Crafts: a Voysey chair, a hayrake table designed by Ernest Gimson and a sideboard design from the Harris Lebus company, England’s largest furniture maker at the time
Equal parts design survey and project book, English Arts & Crafts Furniture is a must-read for any serious fan of Arts & Crafts furniture.
Publisher : Popular Woodworking Books; Illustrated edition (June 26, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 1440350825
ISBN-13 : 978-1440350825
Item Weight : 1.82 pounds
Dimensions : 8.57 x 0.63 x 11.17 inches
by Willie D.
Beautiful book
Interesting and informative. I’ve enjoyed it very much.
by A Cust 13
Please always get them what they want.
Son in Law loved this book.
by Shelby
English Arts and Crafts
Great book. My son is the cabinet maker and loved the book!
by Martin Andreev
Many good ideas for projects and levelling up your skills as a woodworker.
by graham weigh
excellent book