I am happy to discount shipping for more than 1 book!
Safe to say I think that this book is the #1 GO TO RESOURCE for understanding and/or making your own Mid Century Modern furniture.
from the book: "designed to span the interests of contemporary design enthusiasts who desire to know more about the origin and development of current contemporary styles, as well as for the practical homemakers who are able to apply their hands to actual construction of contemporary projects. While the primary purpose of this book is to disseminate better understanding of the vast ramifications of functional furniture ideas that contemporary design makes available for the enhancement of modern homes it goes on to illustrate with original artwork, line drawings and hundreds of photographs how the homemaker may actually apply these new sources of contemporary expression. ... Starting with the second chapter it presents a variety of elementary furniture projects, together with 'how-to' construction drawings which can be easily followed even by individuals of limited craft skill. Easy ways are shown to assemble complete projects from standard parts and fittings that can be bought at hardware and department stores, and there are many plans for the woodworking craftsman, including the author's original designs and a chapter on 'contemporary classics' complete with measured drawings showing how these pieces are actually made by leading furniture maufacturers. Simplified methods of upholstery and a complete chapter on furniture finishing including the application of rich Danish oils and other modern techniques."
Examples by design superstars like Alvar Aalto, Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Paul Kjaerholm, George Nelson, Charles Eames, Mies Van Der Rohe, Jan Knudsen, Eero Saarinen and of course John Shea's own designs. Companies whose wares are shown here include Artek (the furniture company founded by Aino and Alvar Aalto in Finland in 1935, Artek is still going strong and can be seen in the April 2007 issue of DWELL), E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, Doo-It Store, Drexel Furniture Co., Furn-A-Kit Inc., Gerber Wrought Iron Products , Herman Miller, Heywood-Wakefield, Interna in Denmark, The Door Store and more!
Please take a close look at the photo of the CONTENTS page of the book for a complete idea of the incredible scope of this book.
Measured drawings and plans for room dividers, chairs, bureaus, sectional and platform sofas, bedroom furniture, coffee tables, Heywood-Wakefield dining and bedroom furinture and lounge chairs, built-ins, china hutch, slat benches, pedestal table, peg-leg tables, tension pole shelving, bunk beds, kitchen storage, sectional wall units, applying surfaces and wood veneering, and so much more!
CONDITION Hardcover book is very good. Pages and boards are very clean and tight, binding is solid. Corners bumped and rubbed.Covers have mild soil,smudges,moderate edgewear heavier at top and bottom of spine.
SHIPPING:
DOMESTIC SHIPPING: To USA $3.50 USPS Media Mail. insurance available.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Priority Mail for 1 book-$11.95 to Canada and Mexico, $13.95 to the rest of the world.
IMPORTANT-Priority Flat Rate Box is $25.95 to Canada and Mexico.
To the rest of the world it is 41.00.
I can get up to 5 books (maybe more) in one of these boxes depending on their size.
If you would like a quote for more than one book using the Flat Rate box I will be happy to provide one. This could save a LOT OF MONEY in shipping costs and leave more money for books!!
Insurance available.
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