Articles and Notes on the Design of Fine Furniture from Masterpiece Furniture Creations

Here you will find a collection of short articles written by David Petersen and other authors on various subjects relating to designing and building custom-made furniture. New articles will be added from time to time so we would encourage you to check back every so often if you find the infromation here interesting.

Designing Custom Furniture - The Process
Thoughts on Design
Ramblings on Wood and Other Furniture Materials
In Defense of Veneers
The Geometry of Furniture Design - Golden Ratio & other design tricks
Antiques Roadshow and the deterioration of furniture (by Bob Flexner from Woodwork magazine, Aug 2006)