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American Furniture 2003, Edited by Luke Beckerdite.
Chipstone Foundation, 2003.
$60.00; 328 pp.

American Furniture is an annual publication that started in 1993.  It presents new research on furniture design, use, production, and appreciation and is devoted exclusively to furniture made or used in the Americas from the 17th century to the present. This edition, American Furniture 2003, contains 6 extensive articles and 3 book reviews and covers such topics as “Early Carving in the South Carolina Low Country: The Career and Work of Henry Burnett”, “Everyday Things: From Rolling Pins to Trundle Bedsteads”, “Tilt-Top Tables and Eighteenth-Century Consumerism”, and “The Long Shadow of William Morris: Paradigmatic Problems of Twentieth-Century American Furniture”. The book is filled with color and black and white photos of furniture, paintings, architecture and more. I think this would be a great addition to any woodworking library.

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Comments (34)

yohann writes: That will be an interesting read.
Posted: 11:05 am on September 21st

jverreault writes: Did I make the deadline?
Posted: 3:24 am on September 21st

wmalcolmg writes: I have yet to see the chipstone collection Beckerdite organized. put me on the list(any thing about the willing table?)
Posted: 8:44 pm on September 20th

MrDG writes: Me too
Posted: 6:17 pm on September 18th

FluidFurniture writes: *IM IN*
Posted: 4:33 pm on September 17th

TOOLS_RJ writes: I'm in. Yes, please send this valuable/useful book.
Posted: 1:57 pm on September 17th

slydogx writes: IN :)
Posted: 10:48 pm on September 16th

ohiocarpenter writes: I came across the American Furniture series in the Ohio University library several years ago and was floored. The information presented was enlightening, and gave me the inspiration to delve further into period furniture and the history surrounding it, culminating in my decision to seek formal education and training in the cabinetmaker's trade. Each volume is so painstakingly assembled and coordinated, it is a masterwork in itself, in annual installments. It would be wonderful to have this reference at hand, instead of in the reference section in the library!
Posted: 9:31 pm on September 16th

daydreamer writes: Can a person own too many books? Most times it is the only place you can find the answer you are looking for, books that is.
Posted: 3:37 pm on September 16th

sboyle625 writes: Any time I have a chance to win another Taunton guide for my shop, I'll comment. Trial and Error Bad. Taunton Guides Good!
Posted: 3:15 pm on September 16th

almartin writes: Looks great. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted: 1:05 pm on September 16th

missoulamatt writes: I would like this in my library
Posted: 11:40 am on September 16th

BigGene writes: I've always enjoyed learning how craftsmen solved problems. This book sounds like a good learning tool.
Posted: 10:11 am on September 16th

dreher writes: Just a beginner at woodworking, would like to learn more by obtaining the book
Posted: 9:46 am on September 16th

dreher writes: Just a beginner at woodworking, would like to learn more byu obtaining the book
Posted: 9:45 am on September 16th

konaman writes: I really want to know more about how furniture was made generations ago. I just found out that my wife's great grandfather was a furniture maker and undertaker. History of woodworking is fascinating.
Posted: 8:11 am on September 16th

johnb writes: Love to have this one, great writer.
Posted: 7:59 am on September 16th

chairmannz writes: Like it and want it.
Posted: 7:20 am on September 16th

eoinsgaff writes: Hey there,
looks like a good book to have. A great Lou-Reid maybe...
Eoin
Posted: 5:38 am on September 16th

biochemist writes: This looks like a great boox to add to my group.
Posted: 4:46 am on September 16th

MrHudon writes: Great Book !!
Posted: 7:22 am on September 14th

Circuit Rider writes: The Book looks great, put my hat in the ring for it.
Posted: 11:25 pm on September 13th

watermelonman writes: Throw my hat in the ring
Posted: 11:04 pm on September 13th

mjonkman writes: Count me in
Posted: 6:50 pm on September 13th

Earlywood1981 writes: I'd love to win a copy of this book seeing as how i'm just starting out.
Posted: 6:08 pm on September 13th

JasonT writes: I am excited at the opportunity to win!
Posted: 5:47 pm on September 13th

bruno2you writes: Count me in.
Posted: 4:49 pm on September 13th

arwomack01 writes: In for the drawing too, love furniture books. But my all time favorite are the toolbox and workbench books.
Posted: 4:44 pm on September 13th

bluejay writes: Awesome series of books. Count me in!


Posted: 4:25 pm on September 13th

baudi writes: Count me in.
Posted: 2:55 pm on September 13th

mkarafa writes: This would be a great addtion to my woodworking library!
Posted: 1:57 pm on September 13th

Smith5963 writes: by a third
Posted: 1:08 pm on September 13th

RalphBarker writes: Please allow me to cut your chances in half, Jake. ;-)
Posted: 12:44 pm on September 13th

jakegest writes: Maybe I'll win a copy since I'm the first guy to comment.
Posted: 12:03 pm on September 13th

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