Japanese Furniture Book

The book starts by educating you in the use and techniques of cutting wood with classic japanese tools but you can do the same with good sharp and strong western tools. The book describes the different types of cabinets their uses and also historical information by period along with detailed structural notes ie. Masterful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensitivity evolved with this furniture s long history.

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Japanese furniture book. Some of the joints are somewhat complex study the drawings well. The book is amazing. Informational book on tansu which is collectively a variety of japanese cabinets. The past couple years i ve been getting more into live edge furniture and found myself constantly looking at examples of george nakashima.

Guide to evaluating and restoring. Cabinets being made from certain types of woods to accomodate changing humidity during the season flexibility to withstand earthquakes and typhoons etc black and white photos and diagrams included. Yet as with much that is japanese these pieces find virtue in restraint. This book provides a broad representation of cabinetry designs along with contextual history gleaning insights from the cabinetry itself.

Although aimed at japanese furniture collectors and restorers it is an interesting read if you want to know about the construction details of antique japanese. Japanese furniture has a rich heritage dating back to the seventh century. The art and craft of tansu is the first truly definitive volume on tansu giving voice to the long overlooked craftsmen and overdue respect for the craft itself. Weatherhill 1st edition june 1 1983 isbn.