"THIS IS A VERY USEFUL AND IMPORTANT BOOK FOR ANYONE WHO OWNS OR PLANS TO FIX OR RESTORE FURNITURE."
-from the foreword by MARTHA STEWART
FURNITURE EXPERT CHRISTOPHE POURNY SEES THE POTENTIAL BEAUTY IN EVERY PIECE HE RESTORES.
Now you can find that beauty in your own furniture-from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms to funky flea-market finds-and draw it out using clean, simple techniques. Each of these techniques (ceruse, vernis anglais, and water gilding, among many others) is illustrated with full-color, step-by-step photographs. And each is demonstrated in real-world refinishing projects. A truly comprehen- sive guide to everything you need to know to restore, update, and care for your own pieces, the book also includes an illustrated history of furniture; care and maintenance information, such as how to clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, replace felt pads, and more; and recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, and stain.
The Furniture Bible by Christopher Pourny Hardcover 2014 GD
