Simple Japanese Furniture

Simple Japanese Furniture presents 24 simple and stylish furniture projects for the home based on timeless Japanese designs. Each project is presented with notes on the key design elements of each piece, the tools and techniques needed, and step-by-step instructions for completion. The designs are chosen to illustrate the structure of furniture and key principles in furniture building, and the techniques are well-suited to working with cuts of coniferous trees, especially cedar.

Each project is described in a brief overview, with notes on the degree of difficulty and an emphasis on key design elements. This is followed by a detailed descriptive section with helpful illustrations. It will appeal to woodworkers and hand-tool enthusiasts, reflecting a growing interest in making simple, practical furniture for the home as well as an appreciation of Japanese design.

Author: Group Monomono is a project team formed by Yoshio Akioka, a central figure of the KAK Design Group. They are based in Tokyo and have been leaders in the revival of woodworking and furniture making. Group Monomono specialises in wooden tableware and furniture and have written several renowned books and magazine articles on woodworking and furniture design.

Selling Points:

• Aimed at woodworkers and hand-tool enthusiasts of all levels.
• Aesthetic likely to appeal to a new generation of woodworkers.
• Projects include: Garden chair, high chair, bench, arm chair, stool, coffee table, writing desk, work table, bookcase, shoe case, and umbrella stand.
• 24 attractive and accessible projects based on timeless Japanese designs.

Simple Japanese Furniture includes 600 colour photographs and 200 colour diagrams, making it an indispensable guide for anyone interested in creating beautiful, functional furniture with a touch of Japanese elegance.