{"product_id":"9781784946326-simple-japanese-furniture","title":"Simple Japanese Furniture","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 Mid-Century Projects For Your Home\u003cbr\u003eSimple Japanese Furniture presents 24 simple and stylish furniture projects for the home based on timeless Japanese designs from the mid-1950s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timeless designs featured in this book were designed in the mid-1950s by the Japanese design group KAK, led by architect and industrial designer Yoshio Akioka. Now, more than half a century after the creation of these designs, the chairs, tables, and storage furniture retain their simple beauty and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24 rewarding projects are presented with notes on the key design elements of each piece, the tools and techniques needed to construct them, and step-by-step instructions for completing them. The designs are chosen to highlight the structure of furniture and the techniques are well-suited to working with softwood planks and plywood – readily available in DIY stores. Each project is described in a brief overview, with a difficulty rating and an emphasis on key design elements. This is followed by a detailed instructions section with helpful illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppealing to woodworkers and hand-tool enthusiasts, the book reflects a growing interest in making simple practical furniture for the home as well as an appreciation of Japanese design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProjects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-way cross-braced stool\u003cbr\u003eRound plywood tea table\u003cbr\u003eSturdy porch bench\u003cbr\u003eSimple umbrella stand\u003cbr\u003eV-shaped leg tea table\u003cbr\u003eVariable-height table\u003cbr\u003eBox-shaped bench\u003cbr\u003eLow plywood chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40945382883425,"sku":"9781784946326","price":16.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_39609622_6a6224f7-0e1a-44b7-8959-e8ecb889e56e.jpg?v=1769101311","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781784946326-simple-japanese-furniture","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}