Product Description

Popular 1911 manual offers complete designs and instructions for making authentic Mission lighting fixtures: chandeliers, reading lamps, droplights, desk lamps, dome fixtures, more. Complete, easy-to-follow instructions with measurements, illustrated with over 75 working drawings, diagrams and figures. No elaborate tools required. Minimal outlay for materials and equipment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #790604 in Books
• Published on: 1982-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Customer Reviews

Authentic turn-of-the century Mission Designs
This book is a collection of actual Popular Mechanics magazine projects to make Mission style lamps that were originally published in the twenties. However, some techniques presented are outdated, but the daigrams for the proportions and measurements of the lamps and shades are the real jewel here. Some of the instructions are slightly vague and at times a bit hard to follow. But the measurements and proportions are what give true Mission style its appeal and elegance, and these are straight forwardly presented.

For what's here, it's worth the price.

Outdated but useful for style
This is a good basic book for those looking for information on mission style lamps. Other reviewers have noted dimensions for actually constructing the some of the projects are contradictory. I would use this more as a cncept/style book from which to develop my own more contemporary version plans.

Good book
Good book, although a little dated. Recomended as a start point for those interested in Mission/Arts and Crafts/Shaker furniture.