Windsor chairs, where the legs are mortised into the seat and don't form the backrest, are known for the striking elegance of their form. This book is the perfect introduction to the art of making these distinctive chairs, explaining every step, from selecting the right wood and setting up a workshop, to using a lathe to create ornate legs and how to form a perfectly shaped seat. With detailed step-by-step photography and clear construction diagrams to help ensure every piece is exactly the right size, this book is a one-stop resource for aspiring and experienced chair-makers alike.
The Art of Chairmaking includes projects for 5 classic furniture designs, including a 3-legged round stool, square table, simple bench, course armchair and comb back armchair.
| ISBN: | 9781784947019 |
| Publication date: | 22nd August 2025 |
| Author: | Jason Mosseri |
| Publisher: | GMC Publications |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
DIY: carpentry and woodworking Furniture design Decorative woodwork |
Windsor chairs, where the legs are mortised into the seat and don't form the backrest, are known for the striking elegance of their form. This book is the perfect introduction to the art of making these distinctive chairs, explaining every step, from selecting the right wood and setting up a workshop, to using a lathe to create ornate legs and how to form a perfectly shaped seat. With detailed step-by-step photography and clear construction diagrams to help ensure every piece is exactly the right size, this book is a one-stop resource for aspiring and experienced chair-makers alike.
The Art of Chairmaking includes projects for 5 classic furniture designs, including a 3-legged round stool, square table, simple bench, course armchair and comb back armchair.
The Art of Chairmaking features in the following genres: DIY: carpentry and woodworking, Furniture design, Decorative woodwork
The Art of Chairmaking is available in Hardback
The Art of Chairmaking was written by Jason Mosseri and published by GMC Publications
The Art of Chairmaking has 224 pages
£22.50