Authored by Mario Dal Fabbro, a famous furniture designer and craftsman, this 1950s book gives clear illustrations and instructions for constructing 102 practical built-in furniture projects.
Book Excerpt:
Built-in furniture is becoming more and more a mark of the modern interior. The old method of dividing the living area by wall partitions is gradually giving way to the practice of leaving the area open and permitting the occupant to adapt the space to his own needs, in accordance with his own taste. Thanks to built-ins, a room can have its own individual design, free of the monotonous uniformity of mass production furniture. Aside from these esthetic considerations, built-ins can achieve real space economies either by utilizing wall recesses, attics, or space beneath a sloping ceiling, or by making full use of a wall area, from floor to ceiling and side to side.
The designs for built-in furniture which this book contains have been planned to help the homeowner and craftsman make the most of these possibilities, but they should also be of interest to such specialists as architects, interior decorators, builders, and lumber dealers.
The first part of the book contains general instructions for measurement, woodworking, hardware selection, and furniture installation, as well as the construction of a number of standard furniture details. By far the largest number of pages, however, is devoted to designs for over 100 pieces of modern built-in furniture. Among these the home craftsman should be able to find many to suit both his needs and his skills. Each piece is illustrated in full detail, and a simple method is presented for calculating dimensions that may vary with the size and shape of the room. A list of materials accompanies each design. These projects may be attempted with complete confidence, for they have been planned to be practical in construction as well as in use.
The simple construction and detailed directions combine to make possible a substantial "do-it-yourself" saving. But it is also the author's hope that this book may make some real contribution to better living in the American home not only through its practicality, but also through the usefulness and esthetic merit of the designs themselves.
Contents Covered:
- Foreword
- General Instructions
- Measurement of the Room
- Instructions for Reading Drawings
- Space Allowance between Furniture and Wall
- Variable Dimensions
- Boards
- Relation of Part Sizes
- Sloping Ceilings
- Buying the Wood
- Making the Furniture
- Finishing
- Hardware
- Installation
- Anchoring
- Floor-to-Ceiling Installation
- Wall Mounting
- Wall Mounting Heavy Pieces
- Wall Mounting with Braces
- Wall Mounting of Shelves
- Masonry Walls
- Attaching Furniture to Ceiling
- Standard Details for Door Installation
- Standard Drawer Construction
- Simplified Drawer Construction
- Built-in Furniture Designs
- Low Bookshelf Units
- Wall-Hung Bookshelves
- Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelves
- Double-Notched Floor-to-Ceiling Bookcase
- Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelves for Limited Wall Space
- Wall-Hinged Table and Shelf
- Hung or Standing Bookshelves
- Shelves for Wall Recess
- Box Unit Bookshelves
- Bookshelves against Sloping Ceiling
- Child's Bookcase
- Radio Cabinet I
- Radio Cabinet II
- Radio Cabinet III
- Desk and Bookshelves for Wall Recess
- Corner Desk and Bookshelves
- Combination Desk and Shelf
- Combination Desk, Cabinet, and Shelf
- End Table -- Bookshelves
- Cabinet with Hinged Table
- Wall Bookshelves and Cabinets
- Wall-Hung Corner Cabinet
- Corner Shelves and Cabinet
- Floor-to-Ceiling Corner Shelves
- Counter-Height Cabinet
- Cabinets and Counter for Dining Room
- Low-Hung Wall Cabinets
- Radiator Enclosure
- Pass-through Counter
- Pass-through Window
- Telephone Shelf
- Wall Bench
- Breakfast or Game Corner
- Bar and Bookshelves
- Service Bar
- Service Bar with Wall Shelves
- Room Divider
- Louver Partition
- Room-Divider Cabinet
- Partition Composed of Shelves
- Partition Composed of Cabinets
- Room Divider with Shelves and Counter
- Rod and Gun Closet
- Vestibule Partition with Planting
- Vestibule Partition with Coat Closet
- Corner Coat or Linen Closet
- Coat or Linen Closet
- Overhead Storage Units
- Attic Storage Units
- Single-Door Closet Units
- Double-Door Closet Units
- Closets as Partitions
- Closet under Stairs
- Wardrobe around Vanity or Chest
- Closet to Fit Sloping Ceiling
- Double Clothes Closet
- Accessory Rack for Closet Door
- Shoe Rack
- Attic Chest and Closet
- Corner Dressing Table
- Wall Chests
- Five-Drawer Wall Chest
- Overhead Night Table: Two Compartments
- Overhead Night Table: Three Compartments
- Vanity or Desk
- Base for Box Spring
- Space-Saving Bedroom Unit
- Headboard Cabinets for Double Bed
- Headboard Cabinets for Twin Beds
- Sofa Bed with Bookshelves
- Bunks and Closet
- Double-Decker Folding Beds
- Stepladder Chair
- Folding Bed with Overhead Cabinets
- Storage Wall and Roll-Away Beds for Children's Room
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation
- Single Wall Cabinet: Three Shelves
- Double Wall Cabinet: Three Shelves
- Double Wall Cabinet: Two Shelves
- Wall-Hung Corner Shelves
- Wall-Hung Corner Cabinet
- Kitchen Storage Cabinet
- Kitchen Storage Cabinet or Broom Closet
- Counter Top
- Base Cabinet
- Base Cabinet: Four Drawers
- Corner Base Cabinet
- Two-Door Corner Base Cabinet
- Base Cabinet: Variable Width
- Two-Door Base Cabinet
- Sink Installation
- Breakfast Table and Benches (Metal Legs)
- Breakfast Table and Benches (Wooden Supports)
- Breakfast Bar
- Island Kitchen Table and Cabinet
- Open Shelves
- Storage and Serving Counter
- Kitchen Storage Wall
- Bathroom Cabinet
- Cabinet and Dressing Table for Bathroom
- Cellar Storage Cabinet
- Cellar Shelves
- Index
| Format: | PDF Digital Reprint, e-Facsimile |
| No. of Pages: | 267 |
| Page Size: | A4 (210mm × 297mm) |
| Download Size: | 81.8 MB |
