Furniture Design Ideas

"Craftsmanship is defined simply as workmanship using any kind of technique or appara­tus, in which the quality of the result is not predetermined, but depends on the judgment, dexterity and care which the maker exercises as he works. The essential idea is that the quality of the result is continually at risk during the process […]

Technology is a discourse between techno (making) and logos (thinking about the making). The art and science of fabrication guides how something is made. Regardless of the scale or scope of the project, the thesis reflects upon the correlations between the process of making and the completed furniture design. Within the process of furniture fabrication […]

With the advent of the computer and computer-aided design (CAD) devices, computer programs fueled the development of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and the use of CNC devices. These devices were initially expensive machines used for mass-produced items such as cars and planes, but recently they have begun to emerge in smaller and mid-sized craft shops throughout […]

Woodshops utilize a variety of power tools, which include table saws, jointers, planers, power sanders, and power drills (Figures 8.52 and 8.53). With the advent of power drills and drill presses, the traditional brace and bit all but disappeared. Electric power drills are powerful and easy to use. One should also investigate the battery-operated hand […]

Turning and carving are specialized crafts that require a variety of chisels and gouges, which are usually beveled on both sides in order to work the wood at a variety of angles. Of all the fabrication processes used to work with lumber, carving has the closest link with craft (workmanship of risk) due to the […]

In the early nineteenth century, under the pressure of the social, political, scientific, and technical revolutions of the age, a transformation occurred in woodworking shops that made it possible for furniture to be produced in limited quantities and in accordance with artisan traditions in keeping with local styles and tastes. Following the disappearance of the […]

A clean dent can be repaired in wood furniture. Lightly sand in the direction of the grain to remove the finish in and around the dent. Apply a few drops of water to the dent. If necessary, place a moist cloth over the dent and apply a hot iron. In most cases, the moisture will […]

Delivery and installation is an important phase of the work. It requires care in securing and transporting the work and systematic installation at the site. The expense and time required for this phase can be substantial, so the delivery and installation needs to be carefully planned and incorporated in the cost of fabricating the furniture […]

Finishing a piece of furniture is the most important phase of the fabrication process and takes a significant amount of time to complete. It requires judgment, craft, and human skill to determine how much color and/or finish to apply and to decide when the finishing pro­cess is complete. Final finishes needs to be carefully considered […]

In the process of making, shaping, and finishing furniture, it is important to have a working knowl­edge of abrasives, especially when working with complex and compound form (Figure 8.49). Abrasives are used to cut, etch, grind, sand, and texture material. Abrasives affect the finish quality of a material’s surface and its visual appeal. In working […]