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Contemporary Furniture

Thanks for all the great comments! Congratulations to “rjhanby” the winner of this book giveaway. Stay tuned for more exciting book giveaways and if you’re interested in a copy of “Contemporary Furniture” it is currently available at ShopWoodworking.com.


When I think about the furniture in my own house, I guess the best word to describe the mix of stuff we own is eclectic.  We’ve inherited period furniture from grandparents, picked up interesting pieces at odd home emporiums and have our share of IKEA stuff. So when adding a piece of furniture my wife and I often lean toward contemporary furniture – something simple in design that could go with anything and everything.

If you love simple, yet elegant furniture or if you’re tasked with trying to build something that will feel at home with a variety of styles, you might enjoy “Contemporary Furniture: 17 Projects You Can Build.”

If this sounds up your alley, you’re in luck. I’m giving away a copy for this week’s book giveaway. Simply post a comment and I’ll choose one winner at random on Monday 8/7/17. Good luck!


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  • rjhanby

    Woot! I look forward to receiving the book!

  • iampapabear

    Hope I’m not too late.

  • Shawn Nichols

    I’ll take this one…please.

  • SaintClarence27

    I would love to win this.

  • B Jackson

    This style please my wife – simple, modest, unadorned. Thanks for showing the book.

  • Johaneus

    Love the cabinet top left of cover.

  • josephtjohnson

    Sounds like a number of power tools are involved, but I’ll transfer the knowledge into the hand tool world.

  • Jac20

    Sounds like a great book

  • rjhanby

    Count me in, please.

  • Moxiepox

    Looking to start a new project.

  • DJ Lopez

    This sounds like a great book. I hope I win it.

  • alexgauthier

    Would also love a shot at it!

  • erikhinkston

    Looks like a great book

  • Thompson145

    Ohhhh I’d like this. Fingers crossed

  • Stuart Hough

    I would really appreciate this book!

  • bowmandk

    I do not want this book.

  • pghpete

    Just scored a few hundred feet of walnut, white birch, and cherry that’s dying to be used. Would love this book.

  • Ed Furlong

    Would love to get a chance to build some of these designs!

  • DiyGuy75

    I’d like it!

  • ohlund

    Pick me!

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