Posts Tagged ‘Books’

Thomas Sheraton: Legendary Journeyman Cabinet-Maker or Author?

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Traditional furniture, like the designs crafted by Amish wood workers of today, would not seem what it is if not for the name Sheraton. Englishman Thomas Sheraton authored and published the most important trade catalogue, “The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Drawing Book”, in the latter eighteenth century. For better or for worse this book was so [...]

CREATING THE PERSONAL LIBRARY WITH SOLID WOOD AMISH BOOKCASES

Monday, August 11th, 2008

 
The well appointed home without a bookcase, especially a solid wood bookcase handmade by Amish craftsmen, is not truly a welcoming home. While it may seem a bit Shabby Chic to incorporate stacks of books around your home, in reality they are more accessible and better cared for in a strong and handsome hardwood bookcase. [...]