Furniture Woods the study collection
Furniture made from high-quality wood is as endurable and timeless as it is pleasing to the senses. More than thirty species of deciduous and coniferous trees and the wood veneers produced from them are explored in this useful, generously illustrated reference book. Each type of wood is closely iden...
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| Language: | English |
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Munich
Prestel
2002
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Add Tag | Summary: | Furniture made from high-quality wood is as endurable and timeless as it is pleasing to the senses. More than thirty species of deciduous and coniferous trees and the wood veneers produced from them are explored in this useful, generously illustrated reference book. Each type of wood is closely identified and notable properties such as malleability, durability, methods of treatment and color changes due to aging are thoroughly discussed. In addition, there is abundant background information about each type of wood, including the history of its application in furniture making, noteworthy pieces, and unique qualities. A welcome tool for furniture makers, restorers, buyers and sellers, this book provides a wealth of information to help anyone identify, assess, and choose the wood veneer that forms the basis for beautiful furniture |
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| Physical Description: | 93 pages illustrations (chiefly col.) 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 9783791327471 379132747x |
Wood the ultimate interiors book