With its simple, organic charm and timeless natural beauty, Mission-style furniture has enjoyed continued popularity for over a century. For craftsman and non-craftsman alike, perhaps the most cherished examples of Mission-style furniture are lamps. Mission Style Lamps and Shades takes readers through the entire process of designing, planning, and constructing radiant Mission-style lamps and shades. For countless craftspeople, John Duncan Adam's Mission Style Lamps and Shades has been the go-to guide for those wanting to build their own lamps and shades. The book contains a wide array of do-it-yourself projects, from reading lamps to chandeliers, desk lights to drop lights, complete with easy-to-follow instructions, measurements, and more than 75 diagrams, drawings, and illustrations. With straightforward language, Adams takes the reader through techniques like trimming a block of wood, using a soldering iron, and designing opulent shades with art glass. With Adams's expert guidance, the beginning craftsman will have no trouble creating a one-of-a-kind, fully functional, decorative lamps and shade.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1620874660
ISBN-13
9781620874660
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117241255
Product Key Features
Author
John Duncan Adams
Language
English
Topic
Decorating, Folkcrafts, General, Furniture
Dimensions
Item Length
7in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
4.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Mission Style Lamps and Shades : Eighteen Projects You Can Make AT Home
Lc Classification Number
Tt897.2.A3 2013
Format
Trade Paperback
Target Audience
Trade
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Design, House & Home, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies