The textbook tells about the art of processing wood and creating furniture from ancient times to the present day, about the artistic and design features of furniture of the main periods of development of world, Russian and Soviet art, describes the work of masters who have made a significant contribution to the art of processing wood and furniture. The material is presented in a historical sequence corresponding to the generally accepted periodization. The second edition (1st - 1982) is supplemented by a description of the furniture of the last decade and a description of household utensils.