Furniture Restoration: A Professional at Work [Paperback]

John Lloyd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002

John Lloyd is a highly respected furniture restorer and maker, with a loyal following among the readers of Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine. In this compilation of his thoroughly informative articles, he entertainingly describes the diverse and challenging projects he encounters in his workshop and talks the reader through the restoration process. His knowledge and enthusiasm shine through, whether describing the repair of cockbeading on drawer fronts, taking the kinks out of a card table, or restoring a table attacked by a tomcat. * Repairing a laminated splat on a Chippendale-style carver * * Restoring a rosewood writing table * Making ingenious cramping devices * * Copying period chairs * Repairing a longcase clock * Restoring a 'dial' barometer * * Restoring a chest of drawers * Re-creating cabriole legs for a chest on a stand *

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

When it comes to antique furniture, few things are worse than a poorly executed restoration. Much like a medical doctor, a furniture restorer should swear to do no harm. In a collection of articles originally published in Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine, British furniture restorer Lloyd shows how to fix a variety of furnishings properly. Using an engaging writing style and plenty of color photos, Lloyd shows how he fixed a number of higher-end furnishings; splintered chairs, missing pieces and parts, hideous repairs in need of correction, a table attacked by a cat, and plain wear and tear are all covered. More a survey than a step-by-step guide, this work assumes that the reader has some woodworking knowledge and should be of value to anyone with an in-depth interest in furniture restoration. Appropriate for comprehensive collections.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

John Lloyd trained with Bruce Lockhurst and gained a City & Guild's silver medal in Furniture Advanced Crafts. After sharing workshops in Bow and Battersea he struck out on his own and now has his own workshop in Bolney, West Sussex, where he restores and copies mainly traditional furniture. He has also restored for Sotheby's, Christie's and the National Trust.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861082207
• ISBN-13: 978-1861082206
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,637,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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