Box Furniture | by Louise Brigham
How to make a hundred useful articles for the home
| Title | Box Furniture |
| Author | Louise Brigham |
| Publisher | The Century Co. |
| Year | 1915 |
| Copyright | 1909, The Century Co. |
| Amazon | Box Furniture |
Illustrations By Edward H. Ascherman
From Designs By The Author
Dedicated To Cynthia P. Lane The Good Angel Op My Childhood Who By Her Noble Example Op Unselfish Love To A Motherless Child Was The First To Show Me The Joy Of Service; And To Jacob A. Riis Whose Book "How The Other Half Live" Influenced Me In Later Years To Lend A Hand To The Friendless
Foreword
Among the many friends in Europe and America to whom my thoughts turn in grateful memory for their generous encouragement, I mention for especial thanks Mr. and Mrs. William D. Munroe, whose charming hospitality in the Far North made many of these experiments possible; Herr Professor Josef Hoffmann, of Die K. K. Kunstgewerbe Schule, in Vienna; Miss Virginia E.Graeff, for valuable help and suggestions; and to all "The Givers of the Tool Chest"
Preface- Two summers on the island of Spitzbergen taught me, more than all previous experiments, the latent possibilities of a box. Our camp was located seven hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle; Hammerf...
- A Word Before Beginning
- To avoid repetition in the descriptions, directions applying in common to all the various articles are here given, together with a few brief hints to help make the way smooth. Selection Of The Box T...
- Chapter I. The Box In Its Simplest Form
- The Den, NATURE-STUDY STAND JARDINIER FIREPLACE BOOKCASE SCRAP-BOX CANE AND GOLF-STICK STAND SMOKER'S TABLE. Color Scheme: Dark mahogany (deep red). Light buff. Woodwork: Dark mahogany. Furn...
- How to Make Plant-Box
- Requirements Body. 1 Bottled-bean Box (about 7 3/4 in. deep, 11 3/4 in. wide, 121/4 in. long). Construction Remove the cover carefully from the box and fill all nail-holes or other imperfections...
- How to Make Child's Bed-Steps
- Requirements Body. 3 Canned-fruit Boxes (about 10 in. deep, 9 in. wide, 14 in. long). Hardware. 4 11/2 in. brass butts and screws. Construction Remove the covers from two of the boxes. Saw a st...
- How to Make Cast Pedestal
- Requirements Body. 1 Silk Box (about 7 in. square, 35 in. long). Top. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, square 2 in. greater than the box. Base. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, square 21/2 in. greater than the box. 1...
- How to Make Vine Vase
- Requirements Body. 1 Bottle Box (about 4 in. square, 8 in. long). Base. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, square 3 in. greater than box. Construction Remove the cover. Turn the box bottom up and set and...
- How to Make Cane And Golf-Stick Stand
- Requirements Body. 1 Silk Box (about 7 in. square, 35 in. long). Base. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, square 21/2 in. greater than the box. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, square 4 in. greater than the box. Faci...
- How to Make Vine Or Branch Pedestal
- Requirements The same as for the Cane and Golf-stick Stand, Illustration No. 5, with the following addition: Shelf. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, width and length to fit inside size of the box. Constru...
- Chapter II. The Box Kept In Its Original Form With The Addition Of False Bases And Corner Trims
- The Living Room. HANGING FLOWER-BOXES PLANT-BOX DOUBLE WALL RACK MAGAZINE RACK. PICTURE FRAME NO. 1 BOOKCASE WITH DRAWERS SCRAP-BASKET OBLONG CLOCK CASE Color Scheme: Black. White. Crimson. ...
- How to Make Miniature Plant-Box
- Requirements Body. 1 Salt Box (about 4 in. deep, 4 in. square). Legs. 4 Strips 1/4 in. thick, 3/4 in. wide, 11/4 in. longer than height of the box. 4 Strips 1/4 in. thick, 1 in. wide, 11/4 in. lo...
- How to Make Jardiniere
- Requirements Body. 1 Butter Box (about 101/4 in. deep, 133/4 in. wide, 141/4 in. long). Legs. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 11/2 in- wide, 4 in. longer than depth of the box. 4 Strips 2 in. thick, 2 in...
- How to Make Scrap-Basket
- Requirements Body. 1 Stuffed-olive Box (about 103/4 in. deep, 71/2 in. square). Corner Trim. 4 Strips 1/4 in. thick, 1 in. wide, and length equal to height of the box. 4 Strips 1/4 in. thick, ...
- How to Make Scrap-Box
- Requirements Body. 1 Stuffed-olive Box (about 103/4 in. deep, 71/2 in. square). Corner Trim. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 in. wide, 21/2 in. longer than height of the box. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 13...
- How to Make Kitchen Stool
- Requirements Body. 1 Olive-oil Box (about 14 in. deep and 9% in. square). Top. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, 3 in. wider than the outside of the square end. Legs. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 13/8 in. wide,...
- How to Make Hanging Flower-Box
- Requirements Same as for Scrap-box, Illustration No. 10, with the addition of 30 feet of ordinary clothes-line. Construction Proceed the same as described for the construction of the scrap-box. ...
- How to Make Perforated Scrap-Box
- Requirements Same as for the Scrap-box, Illustration No. 10. Construction Same as described for the scrap-box, after which perforate as follows: Bore two rows of holes 1/2 inch in diameter th...
- How to Make Hanging Lantern
- Requirements Body. 1 Olive-oil Box (about 141/4 in- deep, 93/4 in. square). Legs. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 11/8 in. wide, 4 in. longer than height of the box. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 11/2 in. wide...
- Chapter III. The Same Principles As Chapter II With The Addition Of Circular Cuts
- Twin-Bed Room. TWIN-BED TABLE VASE WALL BRACKETS TRIPLE-MIRROR DRESSING-TABLE AND CHAIR SHAVINGETTE COMBINATION WASHSTAND AND WARDROBE BOOKCASE DESK OBLONG CLOCK The desk chair is not made ...
- How to Make Footstool
- Requirements Body. 1 Roach-food Box (about 5 in. deep, 10 in. square). Top. 1 Piece 3/4 in. thick, square 2 in. greater than the box. Legs. 4 Pieces 3/8 in. thick, 13/8 in. wide, 61/2 in. long. 4 ...
- How to Make Coal-Box Or Paper-Box
- Requirements Body. 1 Small Packing Box (about 14 in. deep, 16 in. wide, 27 in. long). Cover. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 3 in. wider than the width of the Dox, 3 in. longer than the length of the box ...
- How to Make Blacking-Box
- Requirements Body. 1 Butter Box (about 5% in. deep, 13% in. wide, 141/4 in-long). Top. Two Pieces 1/2 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wider than one half the outside width of the box, by 3 in. longer tha...
- How to Make Oblong Clock Case
- Requirements Body. 1 Gelatin Box (about 4 in. deep, 8 in. wide, 10 in. long). Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside depth of the box, 2 in. longer than the length of the box ou...
- How to Make Upright Clock Case
- Requirements Body. 1 Gelatin Box (about 4 in. deep, 8 in. wide, 10 in. long). Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 2 in. wider than the outside depth of the box, 2 in. longer than the outside width of the...
- How to Make Nursery Clock Case
- Requirements Body. 1 Extract of Beef Box (about 3 1/2 in. deep, 7 1/4 in wide, 9 in. long). One Shelf. 1 Piece 3/8 in. thick, width and length to fit inside the box. Construction Remove the cov...
- Chapter IV. The Box Taken Partially Apart So That It Loses Its Original Shape
- The College Boy's Corner. PIPE RACK PERFORATED SCRAP-BOX FLAG WALL RACK COLLEGE CORNER SEAT PICTURE FRAME NO. 1 HANGING LANTERN CHAFING-DISH STAND PLANT-BOX Color Scheme: Mission oak (dark ta...
- How to Make Small Wall Rack
- Requirements Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Hardware. 2 picture hooks and picture wire. Construction Remove the cover carefully and put it asid...
- How to Make Wall Bracket
- Requirements Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Hardware. 2 picture hooks and picture wire. Construction Remove the cover carefully and put aside f...
- How to Make Vase Wall Bracket
- Requirements The same as for the Small Wall Rack, shown in Illustration No. 21. Construction The same as described for the Small Wall Rack, Illustration No. 21, with the single exception that th...
- How to Make Kitchen Spice-Box
- Requirements Body. 1 Peanut-butter Box (about 4 3/4 in. deep, 12 1/2 in. wide, 18 1/4 in. long). 8 Salt Boxes (about 4 in. deep, 4 in. wide, 4 in. long). Shelves. 3 Pieces 3/8 in. thick, as wide ...
- How to Make Pipe Rack
- Requirements The same as for the Small Wall Rack, Illustration No. 21. Construction Make the same as the Small Wall Rack, Illustration No. 21, and turn the rack on end, Bore the five holes in t...
- How to Make Housewife's Handy Rack No. 1
- Requirements Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Hardware. Picture wife and hooks. Construction Make body of the rack the same as described for the ...
- Chapter V. Combinations Of Chapter IV
- The Kitchen. HOUSEWIFE'S HANDY RACK NO. 3 ROLLING SOILED-DISH TABLE PAPER-BOX BROOM SHELF KITCHEN TABLE NEWSPAPER RACK Color Scheme: White. Blue (the color of your agate ware). Woodwork: Whi...
- How to Make Kitchen Comfort
- Requirements Body. 2 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Shelf. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, width equal to the inside depth of the box, and length equal to the i...
- How to Make Double Wall Rack
- Requirements Body. 2 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Facing Strips. 3 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wide, and length equal to the inside width of the ...
- How to Make Large Wall Book Rack
- Requirements Body. 3 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Facing Strips. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 3/4 in. wide, as long as the inside width of the box. Con...
- How to Make Wall Book And Knickknack Bracket
- Requirements Body. 3 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Top. 1 Board 5/8 in. thick, 49 in. long. Facing Strips. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wide. C...
- How to Make Housewife's Handy Rack No. 2
- Requirements Body. 2 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Hardware. 2 picture hooks and picture wire. Construction Remove the covers carefully for future u...
- How to Make Magazine Rack
- Requirements Body. 3 Washing-soap Boxes (about 11 3/4 in. deep, 14 1/4 in. wide, 20 in. long). Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 1 3/4 in. wider than the depth of the box with the cover removed, and 23...
- How to Make Shoe Cupboard
- Requirements Same as for Magazine Rack, Illustration No. 32, with the addition of doors, etc., also as follows: Doors. 3 Pieces 1/2 in. thick, the width 2 In. less than the outside width of the b...
- How to Make Housewife's Handy Rack No. 3
- Requirements Body. 1 Cereal Box (about 6 in. deep, 17 1/2 in. wide, 23 in. long). Drawers. 2 Salt Boxes. Shelves. May be made from the cover removed. Hardware. 2 very small pull-knobs for dr...
- Chapter VI. Larger Boxes, Applying The Same Or Similar Principles As In Chapter V
- The Office. OFFICE WASHSTAND FLOWER- AND BOOK-STAND QUADRUPLE WRITING-DESK KNICKKNACK BRACKET OFFICE FILE FIREPLACE BOOKCASE The chairs are not made of boxes. Color Scheme: Light oak. Tan. ...
- How to Make Flower-Stand
- Requirements Body. 1 Candle Box (about 7 in. deep, 12 in. square). Legs. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 11/4 in. wide, 9 in. longer than the outside depth of the box. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 1/2in. wi...
- How to Make Soiled-Linen Receiver
- Requirements Body. 1 Tea Box (about 17 in. deep, 17 in. square). Corner Trim. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wide, 4 in. longer than the outside length of the box. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 2 in...
- How to Make Shirt-Waist Closet
- Requirements Body. 1 Packing Box (about 13 in. deep, 21 in. wide, 33 in. long). Door. Made from the cover of the box. Door Cleats. 2 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wide, 4 in. shorter than the ...
- How to Make Notionette
- This is a most convenient article where, in a limited space, it is impossible to place a bureau. Two of these were used in a studio for two years, one being used as above and the other as an annex ...
- How to Make Office Washstand
- Requirements Body. 1 Packing Box (about 14 in. deep, 18 in. wide, 36 in. long). Shelves. 2 Pieces 1/2 in. thick, width equal to the inside depth of the box, and length equal to the inside width o...
- How to Make Desk Chair
- The seat is formed of a box with a hinged cover. Midway of the depth inside is a sliding shelf upon two cleats extending the length of the box, which provides space for large paper sheets, drawi...
- How to Make Quadruple Writing-Desk
- At this desk four persons may work, each having individual narrow and wide closets, with shelves for stationery and book compartments. Requirements Bodies. 8 Soap Boxes (8 in. deep, 13 1/4 in. wi...
- Chapter VII. The Box Turned Upon Its Side, With The Cover And Sometimes The Sides Removed
- The Boy's Room. BOY'S DELIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC-MATERIAL STAND BOY'S WORK-TABLE BEDROOM WINDOW-SEAT MUSIC-STAND BOY'S BOOK- AND GAME-TABLE Color Scheme: Green. Tan. Woodwork: Moss green. Furnit...
- How to Make Fireplace Bookcase
- This was set up, inclosing the fireplace just as shown, in a steam-heated studio in the art quarter in New York City and was extremely useful and convenient. Requirements Body. 16 Canned-corn Box...
- How to Make Simple Bookcase
- Requirements Body. 3 Carbonite Boxes (about 10 in. deep, 12 in. wide, 31 in. long). Legs. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, l 1/2 in. wide, 5 in. longer than three times the outside width of the box. 4 ...
- How to Make Music-Stand
- Requirements Body. 3 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Shelves. 3 Pieces 1/2 in. thick, by the inside width and length of the box. Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in...
- How to Make Office File
- Requirements Body. 5 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Shelves. 5 Pieces 1/2 in. thick, by the inside width and length of the box. Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. t...
- How to Make Bookcase With Drawers
- Requirements Body. 5 Umbrella Boxes (10 in. square, 44 in. long). Drawers. 1 Box (about 9 in. deep, 9 1/2 in. wide, 17 1/2 in. long). 2 Boxes (about 9 in. deep, 9 1/2 in. wide, 12 in. long). Cor...
- How to Make Boy's Book-Table And Game-Table
- Requirements Body. 6 Starch Boxes (about 10 7/8 in. deep, 13 1/8 in. wide, 22 in. long). Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 6 in. wider than the outside length of the box, and 6 in. longer than three ti...
- How to Make Wall Desk
- Requirements Body. 1 Box (about 83/4 in. deep, 15 3/4 in. wide, 30 in. long). Drawer. 1 Five-pound Candy Box (about 3 1/2 in. deep, 7 in. wide, 13 in. long). Shelves. 2 Pieces 1/2 in. thick. One...
- How to Make Bookcase Desk
- Made from three carbonite boxes and one cigar box. Space for books, magazines, writing equipment, and desk. Requirements Body. 3 Carbonite Boxes (about 10 in. deep, 12 in. wide, 31 in. long). 1 C...
- Chapter VIII. One Or More Boxes Supported One Above The Other By Either Corner Trim Or Legs
- The School room. REFERENCE STAND NATURE-STUDY STAND TEACHER'S DESK UPRIGHT CLOCK BOOK AND KNICKKNACK BRACKET SCRAP-BOX NEST OF BENCHES UMBRELLA- AND OVERSHOE-STAND Color Scheme: Dark oak. Li...
- How to Make Odds-And-Ends Stand
- Requirements Body. 3 Bottled-bean Boxes (about 7 3/4 in. deep, 11 3/4 in. wide, 12 3/4 in. long). Legs. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 11/8 in. wide, 36 in. long. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wide,...
- How to Make Rolling Soiled-Dish Stand
- This stand is intended to convey the soiled dishes from the dining-room to the kitchen. Requirements Body. 2 Picture Boxes (about 5 1/2 in. deep, 18 in. wide, 30 in. long). Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. ...
- How to Make Flower-Stand And Book-Stand
- Requirements Body. 2 Soap Boxes (about 103/4 in. deep, 14 1/4 in. wide, 20 in. long). Flower Receptacle Side. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 6 in. wide, and length equal to the inside length of the bo...
- How to Make Bedside Stand
- Requirements Body. 1 Soap Box (about 10 3/4 in. deep, 14 1/4 in. wide, 20 in. long). 1 Box (about 5 in. deep, 14 1/4 iu. wide, 20 in. long). Upper Door. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 6 in. wide, 3 in...
- How to Make Silverette
- This piece was used in a limited space for one year in a model flat in a tenement district and one year in a studio in the art quarter. Requirements Body. 4 Bottled Soda Water Boxes (about 15 in....
- How to Make Game-Table
- This table, made by the writer as herein described, has been in daily use at the Copenhagen Settlement in Denmark for more than a year. The checkers used were sawed from broom handles, one half of ...
- How to Make Twin-Bed Night Table
- Made of two boxes. Space for water-pitcher, glasses, books, and night conveniences. Requirements Body. 2 Cleanser Boxes (about 91/4 in- deep, 13 3/4 in. wide, 20 in. long). Legs. 4 Strips 1/2...
- How to Make Nature-Study Stand
- The space between the upper and lower compartments is inclosed with wire screen. The upper compartment contains an ordinary glass aquarium. Requirements Body. 2 Cereal Boxes (about 6 in. deep,...
- Chapter IX. Three Or More Boxes Used In Simple Combination
- The Bedroom. SOILED-LINEN RECEIVER DOUBLE WARDROBE PLANT-STAND WASHSTAND MIRROR FRAME DRESSING-TABLE Color Scheme: Flemish oak (seal brown). Old blue. Woodwork: Brown Flemish oak (stained)....
- How to Make Photographic-Material Stand
- The projecting shelves may be used to hold the printing-frames while making prints. The stand may also be used in the invalid-room for medicines or bandages. When so used, growing plants or small a...
- How to Make Reference Stand
- Requirements Body. 3 Soap Boxes (about 103/4 in. deep, 14 1/4 in. wide, 20 in. long). Legs. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 3/8 in. wide, 6 in. longer than the outside length of the boxes. 4 Strips 3/8...
- How to Make Child's Clothes-Press
- This is similar in form and construction to the Reference Stand, but is made with larger boxes, additional shelves, and a curtain. Requirements Body. 1 Packing Box (about 91/4 in. deep, 28 in. wi...
- How to Make Umbrella-Stand And Overshoe-Stand
- Requirements Body. 1 Grocery Packing Box (about 7 3/4 in. deep, 21 1/2 in-wide, 31 1/2 in. long). 2 Shoe-polish Boxes (about 55/8 in. deep, 7 1/2 in. wide, 97/8 in. long). Shelves. 2 Pieces 1/2 i...
- How to Make Chafing-Dish Table
- There are two closets on the side and a drawer between. The recess between the side closets is closed at the rear by a junction piece extending 2 inches below the drawer. Each closet contains two s...
- How to Make Washstand
- Requirements Body. 1 Butter Box (about 10 1/2 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 25 in. long). 2 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Top. 1 Piece 5/8 in. thick, 7 in...
- How to Make Octagon Nursery Table
- Four children may sit at the table while at play, each having a shelved compartment to hold his toys. The table may be set at meal-time for the little ones. Requirements Body. 4 Soap Boxes (ab...
- Chapter X. The Box Taken Partly Or Entirely Apart And The Material Used In Construction
- The Studio. NOTIONETTE LARGE WALL RACK WINDOW-SEAT SILVERETTE DRESSERETTE CHAFING-DISH TABLE GREEK-CROSS TEA-TABLE DESK CHAIR CLUB-ROOM STOOL Color Scheme: Black. Orange. Woodwork: B...
- How to Make Kettle-Holder And Cover-Holder
- Requirements Body. 1 Window-glass Box (about 2 1/2 in. deep, 21 in. wide, 31 in. long). End Strips. 2 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 1 in. wide, and length equal to the outside width of the box. Bottom S...
- How to Make Nest Of Benches For Kindergarten And Settlement
- This simple device is an excellent substitute for extra chairs. The set has a seating capacity for nine persons, seating them according to age or size, two children being seated upon each of the tw...
- How to Make Table Bookstand
- Requirements Body. 1 Bluing Box, 63/8 in. deep, 11 1/8 in. wide, 13 in. long. Legs. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 1 1/8 in. wide, 4 in. longer than the height of the box. 4 Strips 3/8 in. thick, 11/2 i...
- How to Make Firewood Or Newspaper Rack
- Requirements Body. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). Legs. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 1 1/2 in. wide, 8 in. longer than the height of the box. 4 Strips 1/2 i...
- How to Make Dressing-Table Chair
- The children's chairs shown in the Nursery Interior and the baby's high chair in the Dining-room Interior are a smaller type of this chair made with smaller boxes, the former having shorter and the...
- How to Make Flag Wall Rack
- The collection of national flags, as seen in the Dining-room Interior, is a pleasing Scandinavian custom. An additional charm is added to the dining-table when, as guest, your country's colors blen...
- How to Make Picture Frame No. 1
- Requirements Body. 2 Strips 3/4 in. thick, 3 in. wide, 23 1/4 in. long. 2 Strips 3/4 in. thick, 3 in. wide, 33 in. long. Glass. 1 Glass 16 in. by 26 in. Back. 1 Stiff Pasteboard, 16 in. by 26 in...
- How to Make Mirror Frame
- Requirements Body. 2 Strips 3/4 in. thick, 3 in. wide, 38 1/2 in. long. 3 Strips 3/4 in. thick, 3 in. wide, 19 1/2 in. long. Mirrors. 1 Mirror Glass, 14 in. square. 2 Mirror Glasses, 7 in. wide, ...
- How to Make Picture Frame No. 2
- Requirements Body. 2 Strips 3/4 in. thick, 3 in. wide, 64 1/2 in. long. 6 Strips 3/4 in. thick, 3 in. wide, 19 1/2 in. long. Glass. 2 Clear Window-glasses, 14 in. square. Back. 2 Sheets of stiff...
- How to Make Dresserette
- This little Dresserette was used in a studio for a year in place of a dressing-table, and, as it was secured to the wall in the corner of the room, no floor space was required for it. The ...
- How to Make Greek-Cross Tea-Table
- This unique tea-table is most convenient for a small space. It may be used as a serving-table. The two drawers are used for holding spoons or flat silver or as trays for serving. The lower compartm...
- How to Make Child's Bedstead
- Requirements Body. 1 Packing-box (about 15 1/4 in- deep, 26 1/2 in. wide, 51 in. long). Legs. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 11/2 in. wide, 36 in. long. 4 Strips 1/2 in. thick, 2 in. wide, 36 in. lon...
- How to Make Invalid's Bed-Table
- The table has a lower compartment, having one door for night conveniences, upon which rests a tea-tray for serving tea or a light luncheon. The upper section contains a revolving rack fitted with s...
- Chapter XI. More Elaborate Combinations Of The Articles In The Previous Chapters And With Larger And A Greater Number Of Boxes
- The 1nvalid's Room. INVALID'S BED TABLE WALL DESK AND CHAIR CORNER WASHSTAND SMALL WALL RACK WINDOW-SEAT Color Scheme: White. Old rose. Woodwork: White paint. Furniture: White paint, with ...
- How to Make Teacher's Desk
- Requirements Closets. 2 Rubber-shoe Cases (about 13 1/2 in. deep, 14 1/2 in. wide, 27 1/2 in. long). Pigeonholes. 2 Cocoa Boxes (5 in. deep, 81/2 in. wide, 11 in. long). Closet Shelves. 4 Pieces...
- How to Make Boy's Work-Table
- Similar to the Teacher's Desk, without the upper compartments and having the closets open at the sides instead of in front; the waste box between, acting as a brace, makes a rear brace as in the Te...
- How to Make Window-Seat
- This practical Window-Seat is made by combining two Flower- and Plant-Stands having slots cut across in the back of each to receive the ends of a portable seat which is supported at its center by a...
- How to Make Bedroom Window-Seat
- A combination of a window-seat, washstand, and underwear closet, the length of the seat compartment being made to suit the width of the window. The wash-stand is shown on the right and the underwea...
- How to Make College Corner Seat
- Requirements The same as for the Window-seat (Illustration 81), with the addition of two boxes supported on legs, as follows: Ell Seat. 1 Soap Box (about 8 3/4 in. deep, 15 1/2 in. wide, 20 1/2 i...
- How to Make Single Wardrobe
- This is made with the hat compartment door opening on the left. Requirements Body. 2 Washing-powder Boxes (8 3/4 in. deep, 15 3/4 in. wide. 30 in. long). 1 Long Packing-box (15 3/4 in. deep, 3...
- How to Make Double Wardrobe
- Make two Single Wardrobes, as per Illustration 84, and place them on the floor near one corner of the room. Fit a broom-handle bar between them at the top of the wardrobes. A curtain hung from this...
- How to Make Spitzbergen Sideboard
- Requirements Side Cupboards. 2 Dynamite Boxes (about 11 in. deep, 11 in. wide, 22 in. long). Center Cupboard. 1 Carbonite Box (about 10 in. deep, 12 in. wide, 31 in. long). Drawer. 1 Picture Box...
- How to Make Allendale Sideboard
- Made as shown, by the Allendale boys in the Bradley Republic. A relay of four boys took turns in the box factory morning and afternoon. Their beaming faces when the work was completed showed t...
- How to Make Copenhagen Sideboard
- Made of seven boxes, the four larger ones, forming the lower section, being alike. The two end compartments are open at the side, without doors, and afford ample space for a table set. The upper...
- Chapter XII. The Same Principles As Chapter XI With The Addition Of Framework
- The Dining-Room. FLAG WALL RACK CHINA CLOSET ALLENDALE SIDEBOARD GREEK-CROSS TABLE MINIATURE PLANT-BOXES VINE VASES ROLLING SOILED-DISH STAND BABY'S HIGH CHAIR PICTURE FRAME NO. 2 Color Sche...
- How to Make Corner Washstand
- This provides a towel cupboard below, with space on either side for a pitcher of hot and cold water. Above this is a compartment wide enough to place a foot-tub. This compartment is made from prac...
- How to Make Combination Washstand And Wardrobe
- On either side and a little forward of the Corner Washstand (Illustration 89) are placed two Single Wardrobes (Illustration 84), both facing from the Washstand, with ample space between them to per...
- How to Make Shavingette
- Requirements Body. 1 Carpet-sweeper Box (11 3/4 in. deep, 15 1/2 in. wide, 55 1/2 in. long cut down to 40 in. long). Top. 1 Piece 1/2 in. thick, 1/4 in. wider and 2 1/2 in. longer than the outsid...
- How to Make Triple-Mirror Dressing-Table
- The recess is made of sufficient width and height to receive the Dressing-table Chair when it is not in use. Requirements Drawer. 1 Condensed-milk Box (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 i...
- How to Make Dressing-Table
- Requirements Cupboards and Body. 5 Condensed-milk Boxes (about 7 1/4 in. deep, 13 in. wide, 19 3/4 in. long). 1 Croquet Box (about 6 in. deep, 7 in. wide, 40 in. long). 2 Raisin Boxes (about 1 ...
- How to Make Washstand And Dresser
- Provides space for toilet articles, underwear, ties, men's furnishings, shaving materials, photographs, and knickknacks. This piece was made to meet a need in the far North, where the small acc...
- How to Make Child's Washstand And Dresser
- A similar style of Dresser as shown in Illustration 94, but a smaller type suitable for a child, being made with smaller boxes and shorter legs. The upper closed compartment and one towel rack ...
- How to Make China Closet
- This is composed of two side closets, each fitted with shelves and glazed doors hinged upon the outer face, there being three lights to each door. Between the closets is a recessed section, the low...
- How to Make Hall Stand
- The stand provides space for tennis rackets and balls, umbrellas and overshoes, guns and ammunition. There is a drawer for gloves, a shelf for spy-glasses and clothes-brush, and hangers for hats an...
- How to Make Boy's Delight
- An adaptation of the Silverette and a portion of the Umbrella- and Overshoe-Stand combined, and is designed to hold the numerous trinkets that delight the boy. Requirements Body. 8 Herring B...
- How to Make Club-Room Corner Seat
- A unique Corner Seat made by the author for the club-room at Copenhagen Settlement, Denmark, in the fall of 1907. A recent letter states that the seat has been in constant use and is as strong as w...
- How to Make Combination Desk. Reading-Table And Bookcase
- This article of furniture was made by the author to meet the requirements of the winter manager of a coalmine located in the arctic region. He said: Our space is very limited. We need something to...
- Copenhagen Club-room
- A Corner of the Copenhagen Club-room. Copenhagen Corner Seat, in the Club-room of the Copenhagen Settlement. GAME-TABLE CLUB-ROOM STOOLS CLUB-ROOM CORNER SEAT BRANCH PEDESTAL COPENHAGEN ...
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