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http://users.chariot.net.au/~posture...ml#anchor65513

Thanks Harry Interesting sight but I couldnt fine anything specific about furniture.

Ross

Haven't got a website but the following book gives very comprehensive info on standard furniture dimensions

Reader's Digest Book of Skills and Tools
ISBN: 0 86438 856 X
Published by Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Ltd

Try your local library.

http://www.woodbin.com/ref/index.htm

The Latest copy of Fine Woodworking (June 2005, Issue 177) has an article on the dimensions of many different types of tables. It also states (p. 63):

"Beware of 'standard' dimensions. Few people are exactly 'standard.' Unless you are building may examples of a particular table, your client will be better served if the dimensions are uniquely suited to him. Nevertheless, certain aspects of many tables really shouldn't be changed, such as the amount of leg room required beneath a skirt or the area a diner needs for greatest convenience."

The book, "Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking, Book 3: Furnituremaking" has dimensions for all kinds of different furniture, as well as a whole chapter on "Designing for People". He also highlights the importance of seeing the space where the furniture will go.

You can also try Rodales Illustrated CabinetmakingI found it in my local library. Has suggested dimensions for many different types of furniture.

Ross

The Technique of Furniture Making by Ernest Joyce
http://www.cambiumbooks.com/books/wo...0-8069-7142-8/


Secondhand Here

and new here: http://www.skillspublish.com.au/BK03-53.htm

This book has two chapters dedicated to the subject. Make sure its 4th edition.


Cheers

I'll second Vsquizz's suggestion

The Technique of Furniture Making by Ernest Joyce
its a great book!


PS I get all my books from Alibris or abebooks, much cheaper that way


Joe

I'll second Echnidna's link - go there & click on Furniture standards. Other pages there are good too.

Originally Posted by zenwood

The Latest copy of Fine Woodworking (June 2005, Issue 177) has an article on the dimensions of many different types of tables. It also states (p. 63):

"Beware of 'standard' dimensions. Few people are exactly 'standard.' Unless you are building may examples of a particular table, your client will be better served if the dimensions are uniquely suited to him. Nevertheless, certain aspects of many tables really shouldn't be changed, such as the amount of leg room required beneath a skirt or the area a diner needs for greatest convenience."

The book, "Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking, Book 3: Furnituremaking" has dimensions for all kinds of different furniture, as well as a whole chapter on "Designing for People". He also highlights the importance of seeing the space where the furniture will go.

Some furniture is (from an orthopedic design point of view) best made to suit the individual.
But this isn't practical for some classes of furniture
e.g. A Dining table and chairs.
Here you must design for an average. If you designed for 1 specific person the setting may not accomodate average people? If you design it for a number of different people the table height and chair heights will vary from place to place about the table. It could be done but it will possibly end up a crummy looking piece.