Benches, Stools, and Chairs - Walter Turpening

From Stackpole Books, Benches, Stools, and Chairs by Walter Turpening (with Deborah Held) is a paperback guide to creating ergonomic woven seating. Drawing on Turpening’s experience designing custom seating for crafters and artistic creators, the book explores how to make seating that is tailored to the individual and their intended use.

Centred on Walter’s approach to fitting each seat to the maker, it explains how to take the measurements needed for ergonomic comfort and how to apply them when building your own bench, stool or chair. Step-by-step instructions are supported by photos and diagrams, helping you understand the techniques behind his signature woven seating and adapt them for your own projects. With a focus on weaving and spinning, it’s a considered resource for anyone looking to develop practical skills and a more personalised approach to seating design.

Key features

• Guide to ergonomic woven seating
• Step-by-step instructions with photos and diagrams
• Explains how to take measurements for ergonomic comfort
• Focuses on weaving and spinning
• Paperback format

Specifications

• Author: Walter Turpening; Deborah Held
• Subtitle: A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 31 January 2023
• Illustrations: 264 colour illustrations
• ISBN: 9780811770507

Sizing

216 x 279 x 7 mm

Rackhams Reference : RTH9RSSWB4