Chairmaking and Design, Book

About the author: Jeff Miller designs, builds, writes and teaches furnituremaking in his Chicago studio. He is also a frequent lecturer at woodworking seminars. He has recieved numerous awards and his work can be found in museum collections.

Chairmaking and Design received the 1998 Stanley award for Best How-To Book. This 2nd edition, released in 2006, is the result of even further revision and improvement.

Contents:

• Introduction, p. 1
• Basics of Chair Design, p. 2
• A Gallery of Chairs, p. 14
• Chairmaking Basics, p. 30
• Dowel Chair, p. 50
• Right-Angle Chair, p. 66
• Child’s Ladderback Chair, p. 86
• Slat Back Chair, p. 104
• Neoclassical Chair, p. 130
• Café Chair, p. 146
• Captain’s Chair, p. 168
• Armchairs, p. 184
• Afterword: Thoughts on Developing New Chair Designs, p. 194
• Appendix: An Oil and Wax Finish, p. 195
• Index, p. 196