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Miscellaneous Constructing Medieval Furniture: Plans & Instructions with Historical Notes   by Daniel Diehl $19.95 / Stackpole Books / 1997 The growing interest in the Middle Ages is reflected in everything from books and movies to art and cuisine; now crafters partial to this time period can find original designs for making reproduction furniture in Diehl's comprehensive guide to Medieval furniture-making. Constructing Medieval Furniture features almost everything one would need to furnish a well appointed manor house, including a bench, wall hanging, desk, chair, table, chest, cupboard, candlestand, bed, window frame, wine cabinet, cradle, door, and wall sconce. These rare originals, from public and private collections throughout the United States and Europe serve as a visual aid to the author's woodworking plans as well as illustrate a sense of timelessness. Diehl, an Englishman, features designs for 16 pieces of furniture originally constructed between 1100 and 1500. The detailed plans are based on careful study and measurement of original pieces and include both metric and English units. 65 detailed and comprehensive illustrations add dimension to his plans. Step-by-step instructions, material lists, and notes on woodworking, metalworking, and finishing provide the means for creating accurate reproductions in your own home or woodworking shop. A directory of sources for medieval-style accessories completes this unique book. —Mistress Isa

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