2xHB1st DO-IT-YOURSELF FURNITURE MAKING AT HOME 1974-75

2 hardback books on home furniture making

details as outlined below:

 

1.  FASHIONING FURNITURE: beautiful designs that will save you £££s

by John Trigg and David Field

First edition published by Sampson Low, 1974

Hardback with paper dustcover, 18 x 25.5 cm, 96 pages

With numerous colour-highlighted illustration throughout the book.

The dustcover is in a very good state with nothing worse than minor shelfwear around the edges (not price clipped).

 The hardback cover underneath is glossy with illustrations and text matching those of the dustcover. This cover has been well protected and shows hardly any sign of handling at all.

The inside of the book is unmarked and the contents remain in very good to excellent condition throughout.

Cover notes:

"Each book is full of unique projects, individually designed by experts in the field, and yet, in spite of their superb style, they are all easy to make.

LEISURETIME has brought a new dimension to do-it-yourself craft books which further accentuates this ease of making - not merely content to just tell you how, they actually show you. Literally hundreds of drawings illustrate every stage in the making process and each one is supported by an easy to follow caption. This unique formula, coupled with a little patience and practice, guarantees sophisticated satisfying results - and money in your pocket."

Contents (my selected summary)

1. Introduction
2. On using this book
3. Tools you will need
4. Workbench
5. Coffee table
6. Column display unit
7. Magazine rack
8. Home filing unit
9. Corner cabinet
10. Dining room chair
11. Dining room table
12. Hat and coat stand
13. Chess set
14. Steps
15. Screen with a view
16. Stackable stool
17. Kitchen cupboards
18. Spice rack
19. Food preparation table
20. Clothes airer
21. Pocket wall board
22. Child's desk
23. Hall mirror
24. Baby sleeper
25. Child's storage trays
26. Five-drawer chest
27. Bunk beds
28. Hanging space for suits
29. Toy soldier and queen
30. Candlesticks
31. Technical points

 

2.  DO-IT-YOURSELF FURNITURE

edited by Harry Butler

Content first published in Golden Hands

First edition of this compilation volume published by Marshall Cavendish Publications Ltd, 1975

Hardback, 22 x 29 cm, 152 pages

With numerous colour photographs and illustration throughout the book.

The hardback cover is in a good to very good state, with nothing worse than some minor rubbing of the surfaces and edges.

The inside of the book is unmarked and the contents remain in very good condition throughout.

From the introduction:

"If you want to give your home extra sparkle and style - the inexpensive way - this book has been designed with you specifically in mind. There are over thirty exciting ideas for making bright new furniture which could be a handsome and practical addition to any home.

The types of furniture range from small to large - from a handy telephone table to an imposing four poster bed. For the very ambitious there are challenging projects ... For the beginner, there are easier projects ...

The detailed instructions give full information on what materials and tools to buy and how you can best utilize them for building. Hundreds of clear and colourful diagrams also make the step-by-step instructions clear and easy to follow."

Contents:

1. A versatile storage stool
2. Go anywhere storage boxes
3. A slot-together armchair
4. A space-saving folding table
5. A Victorian butler's tray
6. A useful storage unit
7. Inexpensive furniture
8. More ideas for inexpensive furniture
9. A bed platform to make
10. Illuminated coffee table
11. Hi-fi in a chimney breast
12. A telephone table to make
13. A modern Wardian case
14. Easy build hall stand
15. Room dividers to make space and save it
16. A cabinet for corners
17. A luxurious lounge chair
18. A modern sofa/bed
19. Space saiving sewing centre
20. A wall desk to make
21. Rusticated wood furniture
22. Modern furniture from angle strip
23. Dinette table and storage cabinet to make
24. Kitchen units with oven and hob
25. Space saving ironing board
26. Space saving fitted wardrobe
27. A Victorian fitted case
28. Easy-to-build vanity unit
29. A modern four poster bed
30. Cantilevered bedhead

Index

 

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All proceeds from the sale of Hey, Mr Big! are going to fund raising for the benefit of young people. You will find more details on the item description for the book.

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