{"product_id":"simple-japanese-furniture-24-mid-century-projects-for-your-home","title":"Simple Japanese Furniture: 24 Mid-Century Projects For Your Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppealing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProjects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-way cross-braced stool\u003cbr\u003e\nRound plywood tea table\u003cbr\u003e\nSturdy porch bench\u003cbr\u003e\nSimple umbrella stand\u003cbr\u003e\nV-shaped leg tea table\u003cbr\u003e\nVariable-height table\u003cbr\u003e\nBox-shaped bench\u003cbr\u003e\nLow plywood chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 184 pages | Published May 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63956711309661,"sku":"9781784946326","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/9781784946326.jpg?v=1774263639","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/simple-japanese-furniture-24-mid-century-projects-for-your-home","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}