Benches, Chairs & Beds : Practical Projects from Shaker to Contemporary

If you're a woodworker who loves to create home furnishings that are both beautiful and sensible, then you'll truly value this collection of functional furniture projects. Benches, Chairs & Beds: Practical Projects from Shaker to Contemporary features 18 handsome designs for you to build, each with a distinct purpose-or two. Among the many useful projects, you'll find a handy bench that doubles as a storage chest, a step stool that converts to a comfy kitchen seat, and a fold-down bed that features a drop-leaf desk.

Presenting 19 inventive and versatile projects for creating dual-purpose furniture, this manual focuses on practical solutions for furnishing smaller living areas where space is at a premium. Including such functional designs as a handy bench with space for storing hats and gloves and a fold-down bed that doubles as a drop-leaf desk, each feature has been test-built by the experts, guaranteeing a problem-free woodworking experience. Each project includes technical and elevated drawings from all angles, material lists, step-by-step instructions, color photos, and information-packed sidebars, making this guide accessible to woodworkers of all skill levels.