Chapter X. The Box Taken Partly Or Entirely Apart And The Material Used In Construction
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This section is from the book "Box Furniture", by Louise Brigham. Also available from Amazon: Box Furniture.
Chapter X. The Box Taken Partly Or Entirely Apart And The Material Used In Construction
The Studio.
"NOTIONETTE" LARGE WALL RACK
GREEK-CROSS TEA-TABLE DESK CHAIR
CLUB-ROOM STOOL
Color Scheme: Black. Orange.
Woodwork:
Black paint.
Furniture:
Black paint.
Walls:
Orange, with motif stenciled in orange brighter than the walls, with a touch of black.
Drop Ceiling:
Same color as walls, but much lighter shade.
Hangings, Table- and Couch-covers:
Dark green, with motif stenciled in black and orange.
Curtains:
Net in light orange or green, with small motif stenciled in black.
Floor:
Painted black, with rugs in Oriental colors.
Plants:
Vines and growing plants with orange-colored or deep red blossoms.
Chapter X
Illustration 66. KETTLE- AND COVER-HOLDER.
One box placed on side. Cover and one end removed. Illustration 67. NEST OF BENCHES
Seven boxes placed top side up. Both sides and the cover removed from each, and one thicker side and corner cleats added.
Illustration 68. TABLE BOOKSTAND
One box placed top side up. Cover and one side removed. Legs and handle arms added.
Illustration 69. FIREWOOD OR NEWSPAPER RACK
One box placed top side up. Cover and both sides removed. Side braces, legs, and handle arms added.
Illustration 70. DRESSING-TABLE CHAIR
One box placed top side up. Cover, one side, and partitions of both ends removed. Legs and finish trims added.
Illustration 71. FLAG WALL RACK
Four boxes placed on their sides. Covers and both sides of each box removed. Three sides used as shelves. Bottom partitions and facing strips added.
Illustration 72. PICTURE FRAME NO. 1
One side removed from a packing box of 3/4 inch wood.
Illustration 73. MIRROR FRAME
The same as Illustration 72. Illustration 74 PICTURE FRAME NO. 2
Both sides removed from a 40-inch packing box.
Illustration 75. "dresserette"
One box taken apart and the materials used in construction.
Illustration 76 greek-cross tea-table
Two boxes placed top side up with covers removed. Portions of three other boxes used.
Illustration 77 child's bedstead
One box placed top side up, cover removed. Legs and framework added.
Illustration 78 invalid's bed-table
One box placed top side up. One end removed and hinged as door. Shelves, revolving portion, legs, and top added.
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