Greene & Greene: Design Elements for the Workshop
Considered among the highest achievements of the American arts and crafts movement, Greene & Greene furniture was custom-built for specific interior spaces, and many of the pieces still remain in their original locations. A discussion of the design philosophy of the period accompanies how-to chapters, and photographs of contemporary Greene-inspired furniture provide ideas for projects.
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Shop Drawings for Greene & Greene Furniture: 23 American Arts and Crafts Masterpieces Fox Chapel Publishing
Including introductory chapters on both the greenes and the Halls, an extensive discussion covers suitable woods and finishes and provides solid technical information on how to make such characteristic Greene & Greene details as proud ebony plugs and splines, breadboard ends, and cloud lifts. Used book in Good Condition.
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In the Greene & Greene Style: Projects and Details for the Woodworker
Showing today’s woodworkers precisely how the Greenes achieved their unique designs, In the Style of Greene & Greene also includes valuable advice on incorporating Arts & Crafts elements into new designs. Legendary architects and designers charles and Henry Greene created a uniquely American style in the Arts & Crafts tradition, and this book combines a detailed understanding of their design aesthetic with specific shop instructions for re-creating their works.
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Greene & Greene: Masterworks
. An in-depth tour of 25 magnificent homes, this book examines the creative evolution of their style. From the gamble house in pasadena, californiawhose director contributes the book's forewordto lesser-known gems throughout the state, Greene & Greene is a wonderful introduction to the brothers' work, and a warm homage to the charms of this refined domestic architecture.
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Greene and Greene Architecture As a Fine Art v. 1
Renowned photographer rand has documented the architectural work of the Greenes since 1959, when he accepted a request from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to photograph sconces and lighting.
Greene & Greene The Passion and the Legacy
Makinson, Hon. Randell L. It is the yin and yang that the brothers brought to each project which is cause for that undeniable spirit pervading each of their joint works, " says Makinson. Color photography throughout the book highlights their furniture and lighting designs as well as their classic bungalow exteriors; also included are some important archival images and architectural plans.
Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. The greene brothers' sensual blending of architecture, furnishings, landscape, and the decorative arts creates the hallmark of their Craftsman style. The first time in paperback, greene &The Passion and the Legacy is a comprehensive overview of the architectural careers of Charles and Henry Greene.
Used book in Good Condition. Aia, having studied their works since 1954, is the foremost authority on American architects Greene and Greene, and is director emeritus of the Gamble House. His books greene and greene: architecture as a fine Art and Greene and Greene: Furniture and Related Designs both Gibbs Smith, Publisher have been continuously in print for more than two decades.
Greene & Greene: Creating a Style
Examining the individual plans, and illustrated with stunning photography, and interiors of some of the most distinguished work of the Greenes, materials, the authors revisit designs that exemplify a highly refined set of proportional relationships and a level of detail and craftsmanship that remains unsurpassed today.
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Making Authentic Craftsman Furniture: Instructions and Plans for 62 Projects Dover Woodworking
His important monthly magazine The Craftsman 1901–16 published construction plans for his distinctly American furniture. The 62 simple, straightforward projects reprinted here — exquisite examples of Stickley's classic designs — first appeared in The Craftsman between 1903 and 1907. Rejecting the "badly constructed, meaningless" furniture of the late Victorian period, furniture designer and manufacturer Gustav Stickley developed a radical new design concept that stressed careful workmanship, simplicity, over-ornate, architect, and utility.
Used book in Good Condition. Instructions for 62 projects including:. Each project includes stickley's original information for woodworkers of the early 1900s: a perspective drawing of the completed piece; a brief description of the item with suggestions for appropriate choices of wood; a "mill bill" giving complete lumber specifications; and schematic drawings showing both front and side views with accurate measurements.
All woodworkers, even beginners, will delight in this collection of genuine Stickley plans for 62 of the finest, most desirable pieces of Craftsman or "mission-style" furniture. Used book in Good Condition.
Greene & Greene Furniture: Poems of Wood & Light
Edward R. That innovative style is instantly recognizable, even to this day. Used book in Good Condition. Gamble directorthe gamble house, PasadenaSchool of Architecture, University of Southern California Used book in Good Condition. Instructions for 62 projects including:. Through sensitive application of a unique design vocabulary, they created a lasting legacy that continues to thrill the senses and stimulate the intellect of those fortunate enough to view their wonderful houses and furniture.
David mathias, author of this richly personal appreciation of the Greenes. Comes to greene and Greene from the perspective of an amateur woodworker with a fine aesthetic sense. Relatively few writers have focused exclusively on Greene and Greene, and so it is a privilege whenever a talented one such as Mr.
Through his writing we are able to appreciate the Greenes? houses and furnishings almost as if we were hearing from one of their builders.
Arts & Crafts Furniture: From Classic to Contemporary
Nearly 500 color photos illustrate examples of the Arts & Crafts style. A comprehensive look at the design and construction of furniture from classic to modern. Features an extensive list of Arts & Crafts resources and full bibliography. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. This book takes a fresh look at the history and influences that resulted in beautiful, functional pieces designed to enhance the interiors of classic Arts & Crafts homes.
Used book in Good Condition. Instructions for 62 projects including:. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. Arts and crafts is more than a style of architecture.