Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950
Historic millwork expert Brent Hull provides a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference of millwork elements found in historic homes from the 18th to 20th centuries. Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is organized by type of millwork for ease of reference and includes rare illustrations, hard-to-find drawings, and diagrams from the 19th century, many of which are sourced from out-of-print catalogs in Hull’s private collection.

Explore the classification and definition of doors, windows, moldings, mantels, paneled walls, built-ins, and other millwork elements through a historical lens. Learn how architectural millwork elements were designed, manufactured, and constructed during the hand-made (pre-industrial) era and how they changed after World War II. Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is a unique and valuable reference for architects, designers, historians, preservationists, builders, or anyone interested in restoring historic homes.

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Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950
Historic millwork expert Brent Hull provides a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference of millwork elements found in historic homes from the 18th to 20th centuries. Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is organized by type of millwork for ease of reference and includes rare illustrations, hard-to-find drawings, and diagrams from the 19th century, many of which are sourced from out-of-print catalogs in Hull’s private collection.

Explore the classification and definition of doors, windows, moldings, mantels, paneled walls, built-ins, and other millwork elements through a historical lens. Learn how architectural millwork elements were designed, manufactured, and constructed during the hand-made (pre-industrial) era and how they changed after World War II. Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is a unique and valuable reference for architects, designers, historians, preservationists, builders, or anyone interested in restoring historic homes.

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Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950

Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950

by Brent Hull
Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950
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Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950

Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950

by Brent Hull

Overview

Historic millwork expert Brent Hull provides a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference of millwork elements found in historic homes from the 18th to 20th centuries. Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is organized by type of millwork for ease of reference and includes rare illustrations, hard-to-find drawings, and diagrams from the 19th century, many of which are sourced from out-of-print catalogs in Hull’s private collection.

Explore the classification and definition of doors, windows, moldings, mantels, paneled walls, built-ins, and other millwork elements through a historical lens. Learn how architectural millwork elements were designed, manufactured, and constructed during the hand-made (pre-industrial) era and how they changed after World War II. Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is a unique and valuable reference for architects, designers, historians, preservationists, builders, or anyone interested in restoring historic homes.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781394168453
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 04/29/2025
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 8.67(w) x 10.96(h) x 0.97(d)

About the Author

Brent Hull is the owner and founder of Hull Millwork and Hull Homes. He is a nationally recognized authority on historic design, architecturally correct moldings, and millwork. Trained in the art of museum quality historic preservation at the prestigious North Bennett Street School in Boston, he and his firm have received five John Staub Awards for classical architecture in craftsmanship and historic restoration, and two Palladio awards for craftsmanship.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Introduction 1

The Classical System 3

Manufacturing History 5

2 Moldings 1740–1950 11

Intro 11

Preindustrial Moldings 11

Molding Planes 11

1740–1850 15

Post-Industrial Moldings 30

Conclusion 47

3 Doors 1740–1960 75

Intro 75

Preindustrial Doors 75

Post-Industrial Doors 89

4 Windows 1740– 1960 135

Intro 135

Window Glass 135

Preindustrial Windows 139

Post-Industrial Windows 146

5 Stairs 1740–1960 163

Intro 163

Preindustrial Stairs 163

Post-Industrial Stairs 171

6 Mantles 1740–1950 213

Intro 213

Preindustrial Mantles 213

7 Cabinetry-Built- ins 1740–1960 243

Intro 243

Preindustrial Cabinetry and Built-ins 243

Great Georgian Houses Examples 243

Post-Industrial: Cabinetry and Built-ins 251

Dining Room 259

Other Rooms 260

Kitchens 263

8 Wood and Best Practices 293

Choosing the Right Wood Today 297

Index 299

 

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