How to Restore Antique Furniture by Colin Holcombe, ISBN 1861264941
How to Restore Antique Furniture is a hands-on guide to the care and repair of a range of furniture types. Beginning with a history of furniture construction, which introduces the techniques to be found in pieces from various periods, the book discusses the qualities and applications of most common wood types, offering advice on tools and accessories. Among the topics covered are: dismantling furniture; removing old nails, screws, and glue; repairing dowel, knuckle, mortise, and tenon joints; mending damaged turnings; tackling veneers and marquetry; and restoring glass, keys, and locks.
Mission Oak Bookcase With 3 Drawers
Mission Bookcase With Three Drawers:
- Two fixed shelves
- Three pull-out drawers
- Mission-style craftsmanship
- Dimensions: 47.
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New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Nancy E. Richards, ISBN 0912724382
This volume comprehensively explores the furniture industry of New England, detailing the impact of urban communities, especially Boston, as well as the pervasiveness of regionalism, which has attracted fresh attention from scholars. The importance of the export trade and the roles of specialists, particularly the upholsterer, also receive consideration. The variety of New England furniture - in form, in origin, and in ornament - is beautifully demonstrated. By articulating the technical aspects of the style, the book lays a groundwork for future scholars and provides a springboard for cultural studies using the Winterthur furniture collection. An intriguing narrative tale as well as an essential reference, this volume presents informative essays on various furniture forms, detailed entries on 225 individual objects, and a comprehensive index. It is the collaboration of several individuals: Nancy E. Richards and Nancy Goyne Evans, Winterthur's former senior curator and registrar, respectively;...
New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods by Nancy E. Richards, ISBN 0912724382
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Felicity's Magnetic Mini World
Girls have a fun new way to explore the worlds of the American Girls! They will love playing with Felicity and her best friend, Elizabeth, in scenes they set up themselves, from Felicity's bedchamber to the parlor at Miss Manderly's house. A variety of magnets can be endlessly arranged and rearranged--and they stay put during play. Perfect for travel, Felicity's Magnetic Mini World includes: 2 dolls in 4 different outfits; 2 magnetic scenes; 20 magnetic furniture pieces and accessories; and a booklet about furniture and customs in Felicity's time.
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Priscilla Hauser's Painted Furniture
"The First Lady of Decorative Painting" has already taught more than a million people around the world the pleasures of creative painting, and now she reveals how to turn "seen better days" old furniture into extraordinary works of decorative art. Anyone can do it, simply by following her no-fail instructions. Just trace the patterns and follow the color photographs that illustrate the techniques, from prepping the furniture to adding lifelike illustrations of flora and fauna; from creating distressed and "crackle" finishes to preserving the finished piece with a variety of sealing and trimming methods. The projects include a British Colonial Palm Tree Chair complete with climbing monkeys, a Lollipop Roses Desk, a Fly Fishing Stool, and other beautiful and fun items.
Priscilla Hauser's Painted Furniture
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Metro 3-Shelf Bookcase, Black and White
Metro 3-Shelf Bookcase, Black and White:
- Lacquered wooden shelves
- Lightweight, high-grade steel frame
- No assembly required
- Folds and unfolds in seconds
- Open dimensions: 12.39"L x 26.36"W x 37.5
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E-Investing: How to Choose and Use a Discount Broker by Rob Carrick, ISBN 0471645206
More and more Canadians are turning to discount brokers as a low-cost alternative to having professionals manage their money, making the discount brokerage industry one of the fastest-growing segments of the investment world.
On-line investing is cheap and easy, an dyou can set up an account with most discount brokers with just a few dollars. But thousands of Canadians with accounts at discounters have no idea on how to make them work effectively. "E-Investing How to Choose and Use a Discount Broker is your manual for on-line investing.
- Rates the strengths and weaknesses of all the discount brokers in Canada, including cost and service comparisons, and ease of use of discounters' websites.
- Features a questionnaire to help you decide if a discounter is right for you.
- Explains how to do business with a discounter, whether it's face-to-face, on the telephone, or via the Internet.
- Gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up an account and how to get on...
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Furniture Makers Exploring Digital Technologies
Reporting on the myriad ways that contemporary furniture artists are exploring cutting-edge digital technology, this study investigates the modern collaborative process between furniture makers and their clients. Insightful interviews with 100 of the field's leading artists are presented, along with information on the changing approaches today's craftsmen take when designing and making fine furniture. This report also focuses on how modern furniture artists balance the investigation of new technologies and art movements while remaining true to their traditions.
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Working with the Dreaming Body by Arnold Mindell, ISBN 1887078665
Drawing on a large number of case studies, practical applications of the Dreambody theory are described, instructing how to unfold symptoms and other somatic phenomena to reveal the dreamlike and mythical experiences that we usually discount in everyday life. These symptoms may not be merely sickness in need of treatment, but guides to meaning and fulfillment.
Working with the Dreaming Body by Arnold Mindell, ISBN 1887078665
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