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125 Tips & Tricks for Woodworking

by James Parker ...

Starting in a woodworking either as hobby or as profesional can seems a difficult and hard task. From specialized woodworking tools to the identification and understanding of different wood types, there is a lot to know that even veterans are still developing their craft.But learning and experimentation is what carpentry is about.Here in this book you will Find 125 Tips and tricks for woodworking ... Read more

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Starting in a woodworking either as hobby or as profesional can seems a difficult and hard task. From specialized woodworking tools to the identification and understanding of different wood types, there is a lot to know that even veterans are still developing their craft.But learning and experimentation is what carpentry is about.Here in this book you will Find 125 Tips and tricks for woodworking
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Man with a Van

My Story

by Drew Pritchard ...

Sunday Times bestseller'When I see something old, that I think is beautiful, special, valuable, it's not about the money. It's about being in another time and place.'Star of TV's Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard will go to the greatest lengths for the best deals. He discovered the casts Lord Elgin made of his infamous marbles in a school garage, and broke the bank to buy the tool box Malcolm ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Sunday Times bestseller'When I see something old, that I think is beautiful, special, valuable, it's not about the money. It's about being in another time and place.'Star of TV's Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard will go to the greatest lengths for the best deals. He discovered the casts Lord Elgin made of his infamous marbles in a school garage, and broke the bank to buy the tool box Malcolm
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Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork

Enriched edition. A Detailed Journey Through Furniture History and Craftsmanship

by John Hungerford Pollen, Troy Kirk ...

In "Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork," John Hungerford Pollen presents a comprehensive and meticulously researched exploration of the evolution of furniture design from antiquity to the modern era. This volume delves into the intricacies of craftsmanship, paying homage to both historical influences and contemporary innovations. Pollen's literary style is characterized by a blend of ... Read more

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In "Ancient and Modern Furniture and Woodwork," John Hungerford Pollen presents a comprehensive and meticulously researched exploration of the evolution of furniture design from antiquity to the modern era. This volume delves into the intricacies of craftsmanship, paying homage to both historical influences and contemporary innovations. Pollen's literary style is characterized by a blend of
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Dossier - Régénérescences

by Rémy Bourdillon, Pierre-Yves Cezard, Nicolas Charette, Rafaële Germain, Philippe Nassif ...

Un dossier sur le thème des régénérescences spirituelles, urbaines ou environnementales qui vous propose des réflexions et éclairages variés sur le thème des nouveaux départs, des résiliences, des régénérations personnelles ou collectives. ... Read more

$3.99 CAD

Un dossier sur le thème des régénérescences spirituelles, urbaines ou environnementales qui vous propose des réflexions et éclairages variés sur le thème des nouveaux départs, des résiliences, des régénérations personnelles ou collectives.
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Antiques 101

A Crash Course in Everything Antique

by Frank Farmer Loomis IV ...

An inroductory guide to antique styles, history, and designsNot sure how to tell Chippendale from Queen Anne, or Art Deco from Art Nouveau? Learn the easy way with Frank Farmer Loomis IV, an appraiser and lifelong antiquer. If you're looking for clear, simple explanations rather than unpronounceable terms like corbeille a fleurs (flower basket) or sang de boeuf (red glaze), you've come to the ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

An inroductory guide to antique styles, history, and designsNot sure how to tell Chippendale from Queen Anne, or Art Deco from Art Nouveau? Learn the easy way with Frank Farmer Loomis IV, an appraiser and lifelong antiquer. If you're looking for clear, simple explanations rather than unpronounceable terms like corbeille a fleurs (flower basket) or sang de boeuf (red glaze), you've come to the
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A Little Book of Vintage Chair Repairs - Including How to Fix Perforated Seats, Repairing Spoon Back Dining Chairs and Much More

by Anon ...

This text contains a comprehensive guide to fixing vintage furniture, with information on fixing perforated seats, repairing spoon back chairs, and much more besides. Vintage furniture is highly desirable, but unfortunately not always entirely durable. This handy little guide will be of considerable value to the antique and vintage furniture owner, allowing them to repair their beloved furniture ... Read more

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This text contains a comprehensive guide to fixing vintage furniture, with information on fixing perforated seats, repairing spoon back chairs, and much more besides. Vintage furniture is highly desirable, but unfortunately not always entirely durable. This handy little guide will be of considerable value to the antique and vintage furniture owner, allowing them to repair their beloved furniture
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Ornamented Chair

Its Development in America (1700-1890)

Edited by Zilla Rider Lea ...

Discriminating decorators and collectors, no less than dealers and researchers in antiques, have long felt the need of a comprehensive study of the ornamented chair and its development in America. This book is the product of an effort to satisfy that need and at the same time to bring new pleasures to lovers of beautiful furniture.The book is based on photographic and research material collected ... Read more

$8.90 CAD

Discriminating decorators and collectors, no less than dealers and researchers in antiques, have long felt the need of a comprehensive study of the ornamented chair and its development in America. This book is the product of an effort to satisfy that need and at the same time to bring new pleasures to lovers of beautiful furniture.The book is based on photographic and research material collected
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Things Chinese

Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles

by Ronald G. Knapp ...

China's art objects and traditionally manufactured products have long been sought by collectors—from porcelains and silk fabrics to furniture and even the lacquered chopsticks that are a distant relation to ones found in most Chinese restaurants. Things Chinese presents sixty distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together open a special window onto the people, history, and ... Read more

$9.62 CAD

China's art objects and traditionally manufactured products have long been sought by collectors—from porcelains and silk fabrics to furniture and even the lacquered chopsticks that are a distant relation to ones found in most Chinese restaurants. Things Chinese presents sixty distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together open a special window onto the people, history, and
... Read more
Guia Prático De Finanças Pessoais: Estratégias E Ferramentas Para Alcançar A Estabilidade Financeira

by Ality Bem ...

Transforme suas finanças com o Guia Prático de Finanças Pessoais ! Aprenda a criar orçamentos eficazes, investir com inteligência e evitar erros comuns. Este livro é perfeito para iniciantes e aqueles que desejam organizar sua vida financeira. Com estratégias claras e ferramentas úteis, você estará preparado para alcançar a estabilidade financeira e construir um futuro seguro para você e sua ... Read more

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Transforme suas finanças com o Guia Prático de Finanças Pessoais ! Aprenda a criar orçamentos eficazes, investir com inteligência e evitar erros comuns. Este livro é perfeito para iniciantes e aqueles que desejam organizar sua vida financeira. Com estratégias claras e ferramentas úteis, você estará preparado para alcançar a estabilidade financeira e construir um futuro seguro para você e sua
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How To Date Furniture

An Easy Reference Guide

by Trevor Yorke ...

Series series Britain's Architectural History
This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life.The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s.It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and ... Read more

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This illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life.The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s.It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and
... Read more
Illustrated Mission Furniture Catalog, 1912-13

by Come-Packt Furniture Co. ...

A comprehensive home furnishings catalog from the height of the popularity of Mission design, reprinted from a rare original, illustrating and describing 400 items from beds and highboys to arm chairs and kitchen cabinets, many designed to be shipped knocked-down for reassembly at home. With invaluable information on woods, finishes, upholstery, colors, more. ... Read more

$9.08 CAD

A comprehensive home furnishings catalog from the height of the popularity of Mission design, reprinted from a rare original, illustrating and describing 400 items from beds and highboys to arm chairs and kitchen cabinets, many designed to be shipped knocked-down for reassembly at home. With invaluable information on woods, finishes, upholstery, colors, more.
... Read more
Big Thrift Energy

The Art and Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures-Plus Tips for Making Old Feel New

by Virginia Chamlee, Blue Star Press ...

Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home.From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals.Danielle from Apartment Therapy says "Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't ... Read more

$21.59 CAD

Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home.From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals.Danielle from Apartment Therapy says "Virginia has total sage sister vibes, helping you score pieces for a song with tips that are so good, I kind of can't
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The Spirited Homes of Hunt Slonem

by Brian D. Coleman, John Neitzel, Hunt Slonem ...

"My homes are my life's work—making old houses into a new form of my art," says Hunt Slonem in his preface. Extraordinary photography, capsule summaries of each building's history, and a sprinkling of anecdotes open the doors to Slonem's personal and creative world from a new perspective. This book about his idiosyncratic, maximalist interior design style—how he employs color, arranges an ... Read more

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"My homes are my life's work—making old houses into a new form of my art," says Hunt Slonem in his preface. Extraordinary photography, capsule summaries of each building's history, and a sprinkling of anecdotes open the doors to Slonem's personal and creative world from a new perspective. This book about his idiosyncratic, maximalist interior design style—how he employs color, arranges an
... Read more
French and English furniture distinctive styles and periods described and illustrated

by Esther Singleton ...

In "French and English Furniture: Distinctive Styles and Periods Described and Illustrated," Esther Singleton meticulously examines the intricate evolution of furniture design across France and England. Employing a descriptive literary style enriched with vivid illustrations, Singleton delineates the stylistic divergences and similarities rooted in cultural contexts, historical periods, and ... Read more

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In "French and English Furniture: Distinctive Styles and Periods Described and Illustrated," Esther Singleton meticulously examines the intricate evolution of furniture design across France and England. Employing a descriptive literary style enriched with vivid illustrations, Singleton delineates the stylistic divergences and similarities rooted in cultural contexts, historical periods, and
... Read more
History of Locks, Keys, and Home Security Evolution

How Humans Spent Thousands of Years Inventing New Ways to Say “Stay Out”

by Giulia Kings ...

History of Locks, Keys, and Home Security Evolution explores the surprisingly long human struggle to protect private spaces, possessions, and secrets.Long before smart locks, security cameras, and digital access codes, people were already asking a deceptively simple question: How do I keep someone out?From ancient locking mechanisms and early keys to medieval ironwork, industrial-era precision ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

History of Locks, Keys, and Home Security Evolution explores the surprisingly long human struggle to protect private spaces, possessions, and secrets.Long before smart locks, security cameras, and digital access codes, people were already asking a deceptively simple question: How do I keep someone out?From ancient locking mechanisms and early keys to medieval ironwork, industrial-era precision
... Read more
Things Thai

Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles

by Tanistha Dansilp ...

Things Thai presents over 60 different items from Thailand along with extensive cultural and historical background information.Each is a collectible in its own right, and has some cultural relevance or a story to tell. Each object, be it a work of art, an emblem or something more everyday, represents an aspect of Thai life. Some items are devotional objects inspired by Theravada Buddhism, others ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

Things Thai presents over 60 different items from Thailand along with extensive cultural and historical background information.Each is a collectible in its own right, and has some cultural relevance or a story to tell. Each object, be it a work of art, an emblem or something more everyday, represents an aspect of Thai life. Some items are devotional objects inspired by Theravada Buddhism, others
... Read more
Ornamented Tray

Two Centuries of Ornamented Trays (1720-1920)

by W.D. John ...

This authoritative and definitive work contains the first formal history of antique trays every published. Each of its six chapters is written by a different authority. They discuss:Lace-Edge PaintingThe "Chippendale" StyleTrays Ornamented with Gold LeafThe Freehand Bronze TechniquesStenciled TraysThe Country Painted TrayThe book is lavishly illustrated with more than 500 photographs, seven of ... Read more

$8.90 CAD

This authoritative and definitive work contains the first formal history of antique trays every published. Each of its six chapters is written by a different authority. They discuss:Lace-Edge PaintingThe "Chippendale" StyleTrays Ornamented with Gold LeafThe Freehand Bronze TechniquesStenciled TraysThe Country Painted TrayThe book is lavishly illustrated with more than 500 photographs, seven of
... Read more
Messengers In Time

by Glenn P Wood ...

This book tells the stories of several antique boxes that, like the author, were born in foreign places and have spent long lives traveling through time and space.We hear from the ghosts of their original owners, long dead, and also the voices of the boxes still alive, refreshed from careful restoration and living in America."Messengers In Time: Tales of Antique Treasures and their Journeys ... Read more

$7.28 CAD

This book tells the stories of several antique boxes that, like the author, were born in foreign places and have spent long lives traveling through time and space.We hear from the ghosts of their original owners, long dead, and also the voices of the boxes still alive, refreshed from careful restoration and living in America."Messengers In Time: Tales of Antique Treasures and their Journeys
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Antique Trader Furniture Price Guide

by Kyle Husfloen ...

Series series Antique Trader
Antique Trader Furniture Price Guide examines all major styles of American and European furniture from the seventeenth century through the mid-twentieth century via a review of beds, benches, cradles, sofas, armories, and more, complete with furniture dating chart, price guide, and more than one thousand color photos. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Antique Trader Furniture Price Guide examines all major styles of American and European furniture from the seventeenth century through the mid-twentieth century via a review of beds, benches, cradles, sofas, armories, and more, complete with furniture dating chart, price guide, and more than one thousand color photos.
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Antiques on the Cheap

A Savvy Dealer's Tips: Buying, Restoring, Selling

by James W. McKenzie ...

Get the inside scoop on every aspect of antiquing - buying, cleaning, repairing, embellishing, refinishing, restoring, and selling. You'll find expert advice for getting great deals at auctions, flea markets, and shops, and you'll learn how to spot items that can be repaired to increase their value. Advice for selling antiques at flea markets, on consignment, and in shops is included. ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Get the inside scoop on every aspect of antiquing - buying, cleaning, repairing, embellishing, refinishing, restoring, and selling. You'll find expert advice for getting great deals at auctions, flea markets, and shops, and you'll learn how to spot items that can be repaired to increase their value. Advice for selling antiques at flea markets, on consignment, and in shops is included.
... Read more
Sawdust in Your Pockets

A History of the North Carolina Furniture Industry

by Eric Medlin ...

During the twentieth century, three industries—tobacco, textiles, and furniture—dominated the economy of North Carolina. The first two are well known and documented, being the subject of numerous books, movies, and articles. In contrast, the furniture industry has been mostly ignored by historians, although, at its height, it was nearly as large and influential as these other two concerns. ... Read more

$36.08 CAD

During the twentieth century, three industries—tobacco, textiles, and furniture—dominated the economy of North Carolina. The first two are well known and documented, being the subject of numerous books, movies, and articles. In contrast, the furniture industry has been mostly ignored by historians, although, at its height, it was nearly as large and influential as these other two concerns.
... Read more
Charleston Furniture 1700 - 1825

by E. Milby Burton ...

This vintage volume contains a classic study of Charleston furniture. With over one hundred and forty authentic photographs, this guide catalogues the famous designs of some of the most sought-after furniture in North America. Contents include: “Sources of Furniture”, “English Importations”, “American Importations”, “Other Importations”, “Negro Cabinet-Makers”, “Kinds of Furniture used in ... Read more

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This vintage volume contains a classic study of Charleston furniture. With over one hundred and forty authentic photographs, this guide catalogues the famous designs of some of the most sought-after furniture in North America. Contents include: “Sources of Furniture”, “English Importations”, “American Importations”, “Other Importations”, “Negro Cabinet-Makers”, “Kinds of Furniture used in
... Read more
An Introduction to French Furniture of the 17th and 18th Century - Including Chapters on Louis Quatorze, Louis Quinze and the Regency

by Frederick Litchfield ...

This text contains a detailed introduction to French furniture, popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. A fascinating treatise, detailing some of the most beautiful and ornate furniture ever produced, this antique book will be of considerable value to collectors of furniture literature and those with an interest in the breath-taking endeavours of France's artisan furniture makers. ... Read more

$7.28 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This text contains a detailed introduction to French furniture, popular in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. A fascinating treatise, detailing some of the most beautiful and ornate furniture ever produced, this antique book will be of considerable value to collectors of furniture literature and those with an interest in the breath-taking endeavours of France's artisan furniture makers.
... Read more
The Story of Western Furniture

by Phyllis Bennett Oates ...

As well as fulfilling a functional need, furniture has always been an index of status. From the throne of Tutankhamen or the bed of State of Louis XIV to the austere Shaker chest or the Charles Eames chair and later modern pieces from Europe, the Far East and the United States, the style of each piece tells much about the outlook of the makers and the needs and skills of the time.This absorbing ... Read more

$25.64 CAD

As well as fulfilling a functional need, furniture has always been an index of status. From the throne of Tutankhamen or the bed of State of Louis XIV to the austere Shaker chest or the Charles Eames chair and later modern pieces from Europe, the Far East and the United States, the style of each piece tells much about the outlook of the makers and the needs and skills of the time.This absorbing
... Read more

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