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Federal Furniture - by Mike Dunbar (Paperback)

Federal Furniture - by  Mike Dunbar (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The end of the 18th century, post-Revolutionary War, was a fascinating time in American history. This comprehensive guide covers the Federal style of the period, with step-by-step instructions for building furniture from this formative era. Learn from a master woodworker as he devotes 20 chapters to tables, chests, candlestands and more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Take a Step Back in Time with Easy Instructions for Building 18th Century Pieces</strong></p><p>The end of the 18th century was a fascinating time in American history. With the end of the Revolutionary War in 1781 and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution seven years later, the country was embarking on one of the most radical political experiments in history.</p><p>As the U.S. laid the groundwork for the Industrial Revolution, the arts began to bear influence of the era. The emerging style, produced from 1790 to 1820, is known as Federal.</p><p>In this comprehensive guide, expert woodworker Michael Dunbar provides complete, illustrated instructions for replicating Federal style tables, chairs, beds, chests, mirrors, desks and candlestands.</p><p>By addressing Federal furniture from the point of view of those who lived through the time as well as the perspective of the craftsmen who built the furniture, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, antiques and that era.</p><p>For more expert woodworking guidance, be sure to get Mike's other books, <em>Make a Windsor Chair </em>(paperback, ISBN 978-1-63561-768-9), and <em>Easy Woodworking Projects</em> (hardcover, 978-1-63561-768-9), both published by Echo Point Books.</p><p> </p>

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