Furniture designers draw on a range of knowledge and disciplines to create their work. From history to theory to technology, offers a comprehensive survey of the essential craft- and practice-related aspects of furniture design. Generously illustrated with photographs and drawings—including a new color section—this features updated coverage of material specifications, green design, digital design, and fabrication technologies. It also features twenty-five case studies of furniture design that represent a broad selection of works, designers, and techniques, including recent designs produced within the last decade. The book explores: Complete with a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography, is a one-stop resource that furniture designers will turn to regularly for the advice, guidance, and information needed to perform their craft.