The Furniture Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Identify, Restore & Care for Furniture

Much needed info in order to help me properly restore an 1850's Primitive piece. Worth every penny.

If you're considering refinishing wood this book will save you money time and heartache. The title is appropriate. I've learned a lot on YouTube over the years about furniture refinishing and this book taught me even more. It's a must-read.

Christophe Pourny’s The Furniture Bible: everything you need to know to identify, restore, & care fo furniture is chock full of all one needs to know to tackle every level of renewal and maintain any type of wood. From history to beginner tips this beautifully crafted book can nurture any level of project start to finish (pun intended).Even though five stars for this deserving read, it’s not necessary for everyone. Depending on your goals could easily benefit from a few YouTube clips on a solitary project specific to your piece.I bought this book because someone gave me a variety of vintage furniture pieces that need help. Complimenting the vintage property being used as a Midwest office. Plus, my hope was to learn tips to improve my current knowledge for use on non-furniture when renewing trim or installing shelves, etc.Another benefit to the book with decades of experience is the info it provides on how to improve and add to my shop. I’m amazed by how uncomplicated renewing pieces can be. The author makes this simple through tips that helped him begin to advancing professionally. If this is your interest.One section shows a drawer with all the tools to get started the average person who enjoys DYI owns to what if you have a shelf can add xyz to a wall shelf and so on.The photos to add context are very telling adding depth to descriptions. Aiding in the quality of the studying experience.For the novice or average project this text is overkill. For the person anticipating long term growth of skills and acquisition of tools and equipment for projects this is the guide to your Mecca.There’s so much attention to detail, terms, context that everyone will gain improvement and beautiful furniture along the way.If ya wanna own a copy check amazon’s like new and used section to save a few dollars or new. It’s lovely for a coffee table, shop, or display in any bookcase for easy reference as needed.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯

For the past several months I have been researching furniture refinishing as my skills in the area are really rusty. (I haven't refinished anything major since Junior High...which was a while ago ;)In my bedroom sits my grandparents headboard and footboard. So far, my research points to 1928-1930 as the manufacturing date. It's a lovely set, even has flowers painted on! Needless to say, given the age of the piece, those are handpainted by somebody. Pretty dang cool.I really want to refresh rather than replace the finish, so I've been researching options. While watching a bunch of YouTube videos, I came across 'Mad City Modern' who has some great techniques. Barry (the guy from Mad City Modern) quotes this book quite a bit, so I ordered it.Oh my. Brilliant! Just completely brilliant. A general overview of furniture manufacturing and styles, then a pretty detailed introductions into all the various techniques of finishing. I think there is good information here for anyone, beginner to pro. This book is not going to make you a professional furniture restorer, but it will give you a solid introduction into the choices you have in refinishing furniture to make better decisions on what you want to do.The book is also very well written, clear precise instructions with photos and lots of examples. I'd give it 6 stars, but Amazon doesn't go that high.Thank you so much for such a clear, informative introduction/review to furniture!

Great condition of book from seller and content in it is amazing not only does it explain how to restore but also antiques and which ones are worth the process of restoration. I only wish i gave more details and juice on the actual processes in depth and maybe include a dvd in the next upgrade or volumes to follow. Thats the only reason why i gave a 4 star.