Japanese furniture from the 1950s

Discovering carpentry
Simple furniture manufacturing
Learning basic assembly techniques
Accessible DIY projects
Japanese design inspiration

This book presents 24 furniture designs that are simple, elegant, and functional, originally created in the 1950s by the Japanese design agency KAK. These designs are distinguished by their formal simplicity and their high efficiency in use.

The furniture is designed to be sturdy, durable, and economical. It primarily uses softwood, which is readily available and inexpensive, allowing projects to be completed at a lower cost.

Each project comes with clear and instructive explanations, making the assembly accessible to those new to woodworking. The ingenious yet simple joinery techniques allow you to grasp the basic principles of carpentry without unnecessary complexity.

For each piece of furniture, the book provides details:
the level of difficulty and the time required to complete,
the list of parts with their dimensions,
the necessary tools,
detailed plans of the structure,
the assembly steps, explained step by step and illustrated with photographs.

The items on display — mainly seats, tables and storage units — will appeal to lovers of minimalist design who wish to make their own practical and timeless furniture.

24 furniture projects
Detailed plans
Illustrated instructions
Implementation guidelines
Level and duration indications