This stimulating volume contains all the information required for the reproduction of 35 pieces of heirloom furniture. The book discusses the origin and value of each piece of furniture and lists the materials required for its construction, then gives detailed, precise instructions on how to put each piece together among the styles covered are Hepplewhite, Chippendale, Sheraton, Georgian and Jacobean. Readers will find the authors detailed illustrations and drawings—from 10 to 30 or more for each chapter—of particular value and help in making desks, chairs, cabinets, tables, etc. Considerable attention is given to such topics as upholstering and rush-bottoming chairs, dovetailing drawers, applying the proper finish, etc.

With its variety of projects on pieces of furniture that are both beautiful and useful, its complete instructions, and superb drawings, Heirloom Furniture is an invaluable help to the cabinetworker.