Mission Furniture

By H.H. Windsor

Book Overview

Explore the enduring appeal of "Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 2" by H. H. Windsor, a practical guide to crafting classic furniture. Delve into the heart of the Arts and Crafts movement with detailed instructions and insights into mission furniture design and construction. This volume focuses on woodworking techniques essential for creating timeless pieces for your home.

Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or a home improvement enthusiast, this book offers a window into the principles of furniture design that remain relevant today. Discover the secrets to building sturdy, beautiful mission furniture that reflects a commitment to craftsmanship. From design to construction, learn the fundamentals that define this iconic style. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of furniture making.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023011751
• ISBN13: 9781023011754
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great resource for the furniture maker.

I recently bought this book because I was intrigued by its old-time style. It is a reproduction of three old how-to manuals from the early 1900's. The preface states that the writing was left alone, but that the indexes and page numbering were altered to make sense in this volume. I am well pleased with this purchase because of what it is and what it is not:IT IS - a great collection of Mission Style furniture plans, complete with materials lists and drawings to give a modern furniture maker plenty of ideas for design.IT IS NOT - a basic how-to manual which spends half of the book explaining the basics of tools and workshop safety. It is also not a step-by-step cookbook for building the furniture listed. In many places, this book states that you should save time by having the lumber dealer surface and cut all of your stock to size to save time and effort! (apparently this was cheaper in 1910!)The real value of this book is as an idea generator and an aid to someone trying to design their own furniture. It also provides some interesting insights into finishing practices common to this furniture in the good old days. Check it out, its worth a look.

Very pleased

I purchased this book expecting to find plans for various types of Mission-style furniture and that is exactly what I found. In addition, information on finishing wood in the authentic style is included.