Pattern Book of Upholstery
DAVID MICHAEL WOOD
Illustrations by Anara Mambetova-Finkelstein
Edited by William S. Hopper
Contributing editor, Jody Xuereb
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
A visual reference for the interior design professional. This encyclopedic array of upholstered seating illustrates the many varied details one must decide upon with their client. The volume includes more than 200 specially commissioned hand-drawn illustrations of classic upholstery models, including sofas, leather club chairs, dining chairs, chaise lounges, and more. The styles represented range from historic to contemporary classics. There are appendices on fabric selection and standard measurements, a glossary, and index. Interior designers, architects, students and laymen alike will find inspiration in the Pattern Book of Upholstery.
August 2012
Hardcover
272 pages
193 black-and-white illustrations
8 x 10 inches
ISBN: 978-0983863236
$75.00
Description
This beautiful reference book features a comprehensive selection of classic upholstery models—from traditional to contemporary. The specially commissioned black ink illustrations depict sofas, day beds, roundabouts, chaise lounges, ottomans, armchairs, slipper chairs, dining chairs and benches, providing professionals with an in-depth selection of ideal upholstered representations. The text written by David M. Wood and William S. Hooper provides basic information regarding upholstery, detailing the factors to consider when selecting a style and the upholstery fabric. Jody Xuerub, a master upholsterer and contributing editor, adds his invaluable voice to the discussion. With over thirty years of designing and fabricating custom upholstery for New York’s premiere designers, Xuerub’s technical eye and experience bring an important perspective to the book.
Each drawing is accompanied by its commonly used name and includes a caption listing the standard terms for the stylistic attributes. Appendices provide practical information on fabric, general furniture measurements, and fabric yardages, and include a visual dictionary of the various details, from types of legs and arms to the trimmings. This vital information will save time and cost when ordering a piece of upholstered seat furniture.
About the Contributors
Author David Michael Wood and editor William S. Hooper have each been a professional interior designer for over thirty-five years.
Illustrator Anara Mambetova-Finkelstein graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
Contributing editor Jody Xuereb has been a professional upholsterer for over thirty years.
