The furniture bible
Pourny, Christophe2014
Book
The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny's favourite techniques - ceruse, vernis anglais, and water gilding, among many others - with full-colour step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can easily replicate each refinishing technique at home. Pourny brings these techniques to life with a chapter devoted to real-world refinishing projects, from a veneered table to an ebonized desk, a gilt frame to a painted northern European hutch. Rounding out this comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, andreplace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, stain, and more.
Main title:
The furniture bible / Christophe Pourny with Jen Renzi ; foreword by Martha Stewart ; photographs by James Wade ; illustrations by Christophe Pourny.
Work:
Imprint:
New York : Artisan, 2014.
Collation:
304 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Meet your furniture -- Finishing school -- Prep school -- The techniques -- Tool school -- The care and feeding of your furniture.
ISBN:
1579655351 (hardback)9781579655358 (hardback)
Dewey class:
684.1043
LC class:
TT199.4
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
73388
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 684.1043 POUR | On loan - Due: 11 Jul 2026 |