Cabinet making, the skilled craft of designing and building fine wooden furniture and storage pieces, has a long and distinguished history that reflects the evolution of woodworking, artistry, and social taste. Its origins trace back to ancient Egypt, where artisans built wooden chests and tables using simple joinery techniques. The craft flourished during the Renaissance and Baroque periods in Europe, when master cabinetmakers created ornate pieces for royalty and the wealthy, incorporating intricate carvings, veneers, and inlays. In the 17th and 18th centuries, centers of excellence such as France and England produced renowned craftsmen like André-Charles Boulle and Thomas Chippendale, whose designs defined elegance and precision. With the Industrial Revolution, machinery transformed cabinet making, allowing furniture to be mass-produced, though hand craftsmanship continued to thrive among artisans who prized fine detail and custom design. Today, cabinet making remains both a practical trade and an art form, blending traditional joinery and modern technology to create functional and decorative furniture that continues the legacy of centuries of craftsmanship.
All of the book titles that are included in this DVD are listed as follows:
1. Practical Carpentry Joinery and Cabinet Making - 482 Pages
2. Modern Carpentry and Joinery - 424 Pages
3. Period Furniture Hardware - 228 Pages
4. A History of Oak Furniture - 144 Pages
5. Modern Cabinet Work - 516 Pages
6. Home Furniture Making - 250 Pages
7. Designs of Rattan Furniture - 140 Pages
8. Mission Furniture - 28 Pages
9. Shop Work Joinery Cabinet Making - 280 Pages
10. Problems in Furniture Making - 96 Pages
11. Curtis Cabinet and Stair Works - 48 Pages
12. Modern Furniture Hardware - 184 Pages
13. The Complete Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Guide - 182 Pages
14. Elementary Cabinet Work - 296 Pages
15. Elements of Style in Furniture - 138 Pages
16. Illustrated Designs of Cabinet Furniture - 224 Pages
17. Cabinet Work for the Carpenter - 316 Pages
18. A Practical Guide to the Amateur in the Art of Carpentry and Joinery - 208 Pages
19. Fancy Cabinet Woods and Their Uses - 40 Pages
20. Working Drawings of Cabinet Making Models - 194 Pages
21. The Carpenters Joiners and Cabinet Makers - 152 Pages
22. The Cabinet Maker's Album - 334 Pages
23. The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Guide - 298 Pages
24. The Cabinet Maker's Assistant - 216 Pages
25. Hand Made Furniture and How to Make It - 66 Pages
26. Hints and Practical Information for Cabinet Makers - 136 Pages
27. The Cabinet Maker's Guide - 258 Pages
28. The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's Companion - 214 Pages
29. The Art and Craft of Cabinet Making - 318 Pages
30. The Practical Cabinet Maker - 380 Pages