DIY Furniture 2: A step-by-step guide - Softcover

Stuart, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780673671 ISBN 13: 9781780673677

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Featuring 30 new designs by leading designer-makers from around the world, DIY Furniture 2 builds on the international success of the previous title, showing you how to use simple techniques to make unique designer furniture. Including both conceptual pieces and contemporary designs in readily available materials, the book showcases an international selection of projects. Each project features hand-drawn diagrams with short, easy-to-follow instructions on how to build the piece. All the projects can be easily assembled using parts that you can find at the local DIY store, allowing the reader to create unique pieces at a fraction of the normal cost.

About this title

From the Author:

Based in Indiana, industrial designer Christopher Stuart has worked in both corporate and consultant settings, developing products for many well-known brands. He received his BFA in Furniture Design (Herron School of Art and Design). As founder and principal of LUUR, a multidisciplinary design and build studio, he provides services in interior, furniture, product and graphic design. Chris divides his time between client programs and self-initiated ones where he also works on his personal furniture and product lines.

From the Back Cover:

Featuring 30 new designs by leading designer-makers from around the world, DIY Furniture 2 builds on the international success of the previous title, showing you step-by-step how to make unique designer furniture. Including both conceptual objects and modern designs, the book showcases innovative processes using readily available materials commonly found at the local hardware store. Each project features diagrams with short, easy-to-follow instructions on how to build the piece. The projects range from novice to experienced, allowing the reader to start where they are comfortable and work towards more difficult projects as they gain knowledge, familiarity with tools and confidence. The designs in this book will have you thinking about common materials in a whole new way!

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1780673671
• ISBN 13: 9781780673677
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144