Guerilla Furniture Design: How to Build Lean, Modern Furniture with Salvaged Materials

by Will Holman

Overview

Build stylish and functional furniture from salvaged materials. This innovative guide presents dozens of strategies for upcycling scrap cardboard, metal, plastic, or wood into dependable shelving units, sturdy tables, and fun lamps. With directions for 35 easy and inexpensive projects that include a Cardboard Cantilever Chair, a License Plate Bowl, a Conduit Coatrack, and much more, you’ll be inspired to start filling your home with unique high-style furniture that makes sense for both your wallet and the environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612123035
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	03/31/2015
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.95(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Will Holman was educated as an architect at Virginia Tech and Auburn University’s Rural Studio. He has worked as a designer, craftsman, carpenter, educator, and author. Since 2008, Holman has published 54 furniture construction how-to articles on Instructables.com. His work has also been published in the book PlyDesign, in Readymade and Make magazines, Design Observer, and on several prominent sustainable design websites. He lives and works in Baltimore, Maryland, where he is currently planning a makerspace for a non-profit development company.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction

• Guerilla History
• Guerilla Sustainability
• Geurilla Philosophy
• the Guerilla Workshop
• Design Fundamentals

Paper

• Hex Stool
• Cube Lamp
• Book Table
• Cardboard Tube Screens
• Cardboard Cantilever Chair
• Cardboard Shell Chair

Wood

• Un-TrashCan
• Geurilla Roof Rack
• Flat-Pack Sawhorses
• Door Desk
• Break-Down Table
• Flat-Pack Shelves
• Bedside Table
• Scrap Lamp
• Two-Tone Table
• Scrap Table
• Bracket Chair

Plastic

• Campaign Lamp
• Traffice Cone Lamp
• Milk Crate Credenza
• 5-Gallon Stool
• Inner Tube Stool
• Pill Bottle Pendant Lamp
• Milk Crate Wall Storage
• Yogurt Lamp

Metal

• Conduit Coatrack
• License Plate Bowl
• Clamp Table
• Conduit Lamp
• Wheelbarrow Chair
• Road Sign Chair

Recommended Reading

Standard/Metric Conversion Formulas

Projects by Use

Index

What People are Saying About This

Eric J. Wilhelm

"I have a license plate bowl, made by Will Holman, sitting on a common table. While the aesthetic appeals, it's really there because it tells a story about where the materials were found and who made it. Learn from one of the best how to make your furniture tell a story you're proud of."

Jimmy Diresta

"Will Holman put together a book full of great projects that will jump-start your creativity. It's a fantastic resource for the beginner and experienced maker alike!"

Jimmy DiResta

"Will Holman put together a book full of great projects that will jump-start your creativity. It's a fantastic resource for the beginner and experienced maker alike!"

Editorial Reviews

"Will Holman put together a book full of great projects that will jump-start your creativity. It's a fantastic resource for the beginner and experienced maker alike!"—Jimmy DiResta, designer and builder, host of Discovery Channel's Dirty Money and HGTV's Hammered

"I have a license plate bowl, made by Will Holman, sitting on a common table. While the aesthetic appeals, it's really there because it tells a story about where the materials were found and who made it. Learn from one of the best how to make your furniture tell a story you're proud of."—Eric J. Wilhelm, PhD, founder of Instructables.com

From the Publisher

04/15/2015
In his first book, designer and architect Holman introduces 31 different projects, all using salvaged or recycled materials. These designs are thoughtful and each arrangement is neatly organized with a list of materials and tools. While some of the designs are simplistic, construction is not necessarily easy. Projects cover seating, storage, lighting, and tables. Some standouts include a beautiful scrap wood table, a quirky pendant light made of medicine bottles, and a wheelbarrow chair. Other pieces are a bit rough, such as the bracket chair and storage with milk crates. Of particular value are recommendations for finding workspace for furniture building, speaking directly to the apartment or small rental dwellers. VERDICT College students or young professionals with limited income and space will find this handbook appealing. It pairs well with Philip Schmidt's PlyDesign and Christopher Stuart's DIY Furniture. Holman's mix of projects and grounded advice will definitely inspire.

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