Working with Wood : A Nordic Perspective on Cabinetmaking = Näkökulma pohjoiseen puusepäntyöhön
134: Rakennustieto Ltd, 2017. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics. Vast forests shape the childhood memories of people who grow up in the North, wood has kept homes warm in the harsh Nordic climate, and modern design from Northern Europe has always been closely linked to this natural material. Working with Wood is a collection of reflections and factual insights on the traditions of Nordic woodworking. It draws on interviews with Kari Virtanen, master cabinetmaker and founder of Nikari, the company’s craftsmen, and designers, as well as personal notes on the philosophy behind their craft. The book combines information about the makeup of Finnish forests, the process of transforming a tree into a piece of design, and the essentials of what can be called ‘rational Nordic cabinetmaking’.
This richly illustrated book explores the past and future of Finnish woodworking traditions and shares furniture manufacturer Nikari’s knowledge of traditional craftsmanship with the next generation.
Text in English and Finnish. 257 pp. As New. Item #7792
ISBN: 9789522672353
Price: $120.00