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Full Description
The timeless designs featured in this book were designed in the mid-1950s by the Japanese design group KAK, led by architect and industrial designer Yoshio Akioka. Now, more than half a century after the creation of these designs, the chairs, tables, and storage furniture retain their simple beauty and functionality.
The 24 rewarding projects are presented with notes on the key design elements of each piece, the tools and techniques needed to construct them, and step-by-step instructions for completing them. The designs are chosen to highlight the structure of furniture and the techniques are well-suited to working with softwood planks and plywood - readily available in DIY stores. Each project is described in a brief overview, with a difficulty rating and an emphasis on key design elements. This is followed by a detailed instructions section with helpful illustrations.
Appealing to woodworkers and hand-tool enthusiasts, the book reflects a growing interest in making simple practical furniture for the home as well as an appreciation of Japanese design.
Projects include:
Two-way cross-braced stool
Round plywood tea table
Sturdy porch bench
Simple umbrella stand
V-shaped leg tea table
Variable-height table
Box-shaped bench
Low plywood chair.
Contents
Introduction
Exploring the original book
Why look back now?
About the KAK design group
Tools and materials
Tool techniques
Useful terms
Structural descriptions
Chapter 1: Chairs
Two-way cross-braced stool
Stool with pinched legs
Chair with V-shaped legs
Triangular garden chair
Box-shaped bench
Pinched-leg high chair
V-shaped leg garden bench
Sturdy porch bench
V-shaped leg armchair
Low plywood chair
Chapter 2: Tables
Round plywood tea table
Pinched-leg side table
V-shaped leg garden table
V-shaped leg tea table
Side table and bookcase
Writing desk with drawer
Pinched-leg dining table
V-shaped leg sawhorse
Variable-height table
Chapter 3: Storage
Stackable bookshelf
Shelves with string detail
Slim display shelves
Simple umbrella stand
Open-back shoe rack
Conversion chart
Afterword
