The carved embellishments found on eighteenth-century American furniture pieces are what make them memorable works of art. This book directs the serious student

Presenting 10 projects -- from shaping the surface through layout to rough carving and detailed carving -- this guide explains the process of carving authentic

The history and construction of 18th century American furniture is examined in this critical evaluation that looks at the topic both from an aesthetic and techn

· Learn the traditional language of carving lovespoons · Details the symbolic meaning of 75 wooden lovespoon designs, from asking someone on a first date and

Rev. ed. of: The new fine points of furniture.1993.