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If you own any books about the Shakers or their furniture, you probably have seen a small storage cabinet like this one hanging in the background behind the more celebrated pieces.

Two tones of color and sharp, square edges give this piece modern flair.

Different goals allowed period woodworkers to work quickly.

A few summers ago my wife and I were traveling through Martha's Vineyard on vacation when we stopped at a small antiques store. We saw a cupboard like this, and a couple sketches later, this [...]

It's no wonder furniture manufacturers stay in business. If you haven't noticed we're heading back towards a cleaner look. This nice dresser should set you on your way.

Though members of your family aren't likely to store spices in a cabinet like this, you can bet that it will be an oft-requested item for you to build.

My dad has been making this six-legged huntboard for a number of years. It has always sold well. Here's your chance to make it at a price well below retail.

This Japanese-style Tansu chest can be used in several different configurations to fit your lifestyle. No matter how you stack it, it stores a lot of items, as we show you with this free project..

It's rare that bookshelves look as interesting as the objects you display on them. These shelves are easy to build and knock down for storage.

I was flipping through a copy of The Magazine Antiques one afternoon when I noticed an attractive blanket chest in an advertisement for an antiques dealer in New York. After a bit of research, [...]

Check out these free woodworking plans for an updated version that still preserves the form of the traditional dry sink.

Learning to build shelving is a basic skill every woodworker must master. Here are the basic rules everyone must follow.