Metalworking: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Metal
by Tom McIntyreThis essential guide covers fundamental and advanced metalworking techniques, crucial for mastering furniture design.
The Furniture Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Identify, Restore & Care for Furniture
by Christina TrevanionA classic resource that combines aesthetics and functionality, helping you appreciate design principles in furniture.
Welding for Dummies
by Steven Robert FarnsworthAn accessible introduction to welding techniques, this book enhances practical skills essential for furniture fabrication.
Designing Furniture: A Practical Guide to Designing and Building Furniture
by Robert McCabeOffers practical insights into furniture design, emphasizing the balance of aesthetics and ergonomics.
The Complete Manual of Woodworking
by Albert Jackson, David Day, and Simon JenningsWhile focused on woodworking, this manual provides valuable design principles applicable to metal furniture.
The Art of Metal: A Guide to Metalworking Techniques
by David SmithExplores innovative metalworking methods, inspiring creativity in your furniture designs.
Furniture Design: An Introduction to Development, Materials and Manufacturing
by Jim PostellA detailed overview of the design process, materials, and manufacturing techniques relevant to metal furniture.
Ergonomics in Design: Methods and Techniques
by Robert BridgerEssential for understanding user-centered design, this book enhances your approach to ergonomic furniture.