Arts and Crafts Mantel Clock

This Arts & Crafts inspired mantel clock will quickly become the focus of attention on your mantel. This Arts & Crafts inspired mantel clock will quickly become the focus of attention on your mantel. Assembly requires simple tools and materials making it a...

Card Catalog Cabinet

Offering up storage and a convenient writing surface this custom cabinet is reminiscent of the old card catalogs found in libraries. Over the past couple of decades as the nation’s libraries switched to computer systems for tracking their collections thousands of...

Craftsman Library Table

This classic project offers Craftsman design at its best. It’s practical simple in detail and features solid straightforward construction. Craftsman-style furniture is always easy to recognize. That’s because it’s based on a well-established design philosophy....

Entertainment Center

The design of the common utility cupboard found in 18th century homes has found new life in today’s popular entertainment centers. The design of the common utility cupboard found in 18th century homes has found new life in today’s popular entertainment...

Gustav Stickley Morris Chair

Reproduce and art & crafts classic and reward yourself with the ultimate easy chair. In Gustav Stickley’s book Craftsman Homes there is a picture of this chair with the following caption: “A big deep chair that means comfort to a tired man when he comes home...

Heirloom Tables

You can make any of these three beautiful tables using the basic techniques. Just pick the style you like and get started. All three of these tables share the same style of knockdown base. You just start with the nicely detailed purchased legs and then you add a top...

High-Style Tall Chest

Why settle for ordinary? With bird’s-eye maple veneer and combination of doors and drawers this chest is stylish and functional. Make no mistake: If you take on the challenge of building this great-looking tall chest the end result will be a piece of furniture...

Inlaid Rocker

Many rocking chairs from the Arts and Crafts period are big and bulky. Many rocking chairs from the Arts and Crafts period are big and bulky. Here is a 1910 design from the Limbert Furniture Company that is a little more graceful. Most of the piece should be...

Limbert Chair

Designed from an original Arts & Crafts chair by Charles Limbert. Designed from an original Arts & Crafts chair by Charles Limbert this version was planned for use on the porch and painted for the best protection against the weather. Assembly requires simple...

Mobile Magazine Rack

Identical assemblies in this project make it a quick build but the unique joinery will keep you challenged to the finish. This magazine rack is packed with techniques. It starts with two frame and panel ends that hold a bottom tray and two slanted sides. The handle...

Notebook Computer Desk

Look past the classic design and you’ll find that efficient workspace is the name of the game here. There’s a lot to be said for downsizing — minimizing the clutter while maintaining the essentials. One way to work toward this goal is to make the...

Pine Double Lounge

Some people call them futons but we prefer the more comfy-sounding “double lounge”. Some people call them futons but we prefer the more comfy-sounding “double lounge”. Practical and pretty this project consists of two frames made from...

Rocking Chair

Quarter-sawn oak and traditional construction make this rocking chair a piece that will be cherished for generations. A rocking chair must live up to a few standard tasks. It must be sturdy enough to allow a person to rock. It needs to be comfortable. And it should...

Space-Saving Wine Rack

Traditional construction and modern accents combine to create style and practicality in one small package. A wine rack is a great addition to any kitchen or dining room. But if you don’t have space for a large wine rack you’ll like this one. This rack takes the...