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Simple Japanese Furniture: 24 Classic Step-By-Step Projects - Contributor(s): Monomono, Group (Author)
Simple Japanese Furniture: 24 Classic Step-By-Step Projects - Contributor(s): Monomono, Group (Author)
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Simple Japanese Furniture: 24 Classic Step-By-Step Projects
Contributor(s): Monomono, Group (Author)
Simple Japanese Furniture presents 24 simple and stylish furniture projects for the home based on timeless Japanese designs.
Each project is presented with notes on the key design elements of each piece, the tools and techniques needed, and step-by-step instructions for completion. The designs are chosen to illustrate the structure of furniture and key principles in furniture building, and the techniques are well-suited to working with cuts of coniferous trees, especially cedar. Each project is described in a brief overview, with notes on degree of difficulty and an emphasis on key design elements.This isfollowedby a detailed descriptive sectionwithhelpfulillustrations.
Will appeal to woodworkers and hand-tool enthusiasts, the book reflects growing interest in making simple, practical furniture for the home as well as an appreciation of Japanese design.
Group Monomono is a project team formed by Yoshio Akioka, a central figure of the KAK Design Group. They are based in Tokyo and have been leaders in the revival of woodworking and furniture making. Group Monomono specializes in wooden tableware and furniture and have written several renowned books and magazine articles on woodworking and furniture design.