Roubo was born and died in Paris, and was the son and grandson of master cabinetmakers. Roubo wrote several highly influential books on woodworking, an achievement which was …

“Roubo on Furniture” is filled with insights into working wood and building furniture that are difficult or impossible to find in both old and modern woodworking books. Unlike many woodworking …

Discover André-Jacob Roubo, the 18th-century master woodworker who revolutionized joinery, furniture making, and workbench design. His detailed writings in L'Art du Menuisier shaped …

May 2, 2023 · During the last five years I’ve built (or helped build) more than a dozen workbenches based on the 18th-century designs of André J. Roubo, a French cabinetmaker …

After examining many, many workbench designs and almost settling on a German-style bench, I came across the 17th century French workbench of Andre Roubo. This design seemed to …

What sets Roubo apart is the depth, detail and breadth of his work. In addition to Roubo’s own texts and illustrations, the book also includes five essays on Roubo written by Christopher …

Dec 6, 2025 · A Roubo workbench, inspired by 18th-century French cabinetmaker André-Jacob Roubo, is a massive, rock-solid bench designed for heavy-duty hand-tool work. Picture a 6- to …

The Split-Top Roubo Workbench is a modern twist on the classic Roubo design, inspired by Plate 11 of Andre Roubo's L'Art du Menuisier. This is a time-tested design will serve as a lifetime …

Dec 31, 2025 · Quick Reference (b 1739; d 1791). French furniture-maker and designer. His encyclopedia, L’Art de menuisier (Paris, 1769–75) contains Neo-classical designs and stylistic …

Roubo was born and died in Paris, and was the son and grandson of master cabinetmakers. Roubo wrote several highly influential books on woodworking, an achievement which was …