Self-made furniture, of course, has advantages over expensive samples bought in specialized stores and salons. Man-made objects have precisely specified characteristics, and in addition, they carry a piece of the soul of the master who had a hand in their creation.
The simplest everyday item, a wooden chair, is quite simple to make yourself, having basic knowledge in the field of carpentry and having studied technical details. For productive activity the main thing that should be paid attention to is the preparation of a clear action plan, the presence suitable tools and lumber, as well as the ability to organize their work according to the drawings.
Choice of wood
Before you make a chair, you have to learn the basics carpentry and understand the features of the use of the most popular types of wood. Some types of wood are more easily processed than others, and also have a large margin of safety.
Glued is cheaper than whole, although in this case it is necessary to take into account the ultimate goal and purpose. These subtleties will have to be taken into account so that the resulting product is durable and beautiful. It is important that the lumber is of high quality and has undergone the necessary pre-treatment.
Cracks are not allowed on the boards, the edges must have even cuts and are carefully cleaned. The remains of knots can affect the result of production, so you should not use such specimens to facilitate your own work.
The right choice would be pine and beech, as they are strong enough and have the necessary characteristics to create a quality product. In addition, these breeds are quite common and problems with the presence usually do not arise. This is exactly the case when excessive savings are not the best the best choice because we are talking about the production of an item of everyday use.
Action plan
Before starting work, you should carefully prepare and study a lot of samples, this will help a photo depicting chairs made by yourself of various modifications, using wood different varieties. You need to take care of the availability of tools, prepare lumber in sufficient quantities, and preferably with some margin. Such foresight will save valuable time and nerves if something does not go as planned in the process.
Having the ability to draw and create blueprints will be an invaluable help in the project, although it is quite possible to do without ready-made instructions and photos of finished models. You will also have to take care of the presence of fasteners, screws, accessories, glue and other important little things for production, so that the design is durable and reliable in operation.
Options
Drawings of chairs that can be found in the public domain offer a choice of several of the most common and popular models. Folding and with a back, rocking chairs and on wheels differ rather additional elements, but at the same time they are united by a common scheme.
Therefore, having trained on light modifications, which include a stool, it is then easy to move on to more complex and original options.
This does not mean that everything will be simple, it will take patience, skill and possession of the main tool of any home master- with skillful hands.
Tool handling skills will come in handy in any case, because without them it is impossible to create wooden furniture. By devoting some time and attention to creativity, you can count on an excellent result that will delight the household and become the pride of the master.
Stool
Useful for beginners to gain confidence in their abilities. It fits perfectly into the concept of movement from simple to complex. This option would work well as a country furniture, and equipped with a soft base will always come in handy as a convenient kitchen attribute.
First, work is done on measuring and preparing the material. You need four bars with an equal cross section, which must be polished before further manipulations, remove roughness and notches.
Eight jumpers are needed to secure the seat and ensure the strength of the leg structure. Spikes are made at the ends of the jumpers, and holes are drilled in the legs. Such a mount, additionally reinforced special glue, will help to hold the structure and provide the necessary rigidity and reliability.
For the seat, it is better to use a single piece of wood or several planks of equal width. Regardless of the lumber chosen, it will need to be carefully sanded to avoid injury later.
Assembly is carried out depending on the selected drawing using self-tapping screws, and glue is required at the joints. The finished stool should be left for a while to dry, and then varnished or made from soft material comfortable seat.
Detailed assembly instructions and exact dimensions can be easily found or drawn by yourself, and various options with photographs will facilitate the creation process.
back option
A chair with a backrest has a wide range of possibilities for use in everyday life. This model is most often found in finished drawings and has a lot of modifications. Among the general details, one can distinguish features that are characteristic of all such types of chairs without exception.
The front legs must be of exactly the right length to ensure maximum comfort when the seated person is positioned. They can be straight or curved, decorated various details external decor - it all depends on the needs and imagination of the master.
The rear legs are the supporting part, and therefore often have a greater thickness than the front, especially for variations with folding and inclined backs. At the same time, in some cases it is possible to create a chair with legs of equal length and a right angle with respect to the seat, that is, technically it will be a stool design, equipped with an additional backrest as an element that increases ease of use.
Drawers, which are located under the seat, provide support for the horizontal part. They also reinforce the structure and help keep the finished product stable.
Jumpers serve to strengthen the position of the front and rear legs, while in some models they are used in the amount of two pieces, and sometimes four are needed.
The back is just a distinctive feature and can be made in a variety of variations. A single piece or a collection of several parts, decorated with carved decorative elements or upholstered in fabric - here everything will also depend on the purpose of the item and on how well the craftsmanship will allow the ideas that have arisen to be realized.
The chair seat is usually made from a single piece of plywood, but an upholstered base can sometimes be used.
Fasteners and decorative parts that may be required during production are better to have with a margin, since sometimes additional fasteners are required to strengthen the structure or serve other purposes.
Possible ways to freshen up old furniture
Apart from self-produced new items for a country or apartment interior, sometimes you can use the tricks of designers to give a new look to familiar things. A flight of fancy in the process can lead to amazing and completely unique items.
For the restoration of chairs, you can use inexpensive paints and varnishes, old fabrics and woolen threads, plastic. A preliminary sketch will be a very good helper, which will help to better imagine the final result of the creative process.
It is also important to take into account that the new item fits organically into the overall decor of the room, serves as decoration and retains its functional features.
In some cases, you must first repair old furniture, regain strength. Repair work can be carried out using knowledge in the field of carpentry. May need to purchase lumber, to restore a sagging seat or lopsided supports.
Any chair will get the new kind and will become an interesting interior detail if you equip it with soft upholstery or a cover. For upholstery, it is important to choose a fabric and correlate the color with the overall range of decoration in the room.
Handmade chair covers, in addition to the decorative function, carry a number of practical and functional advantages. For example, if there is a desire, then it is worth making several options for the winter and summer environment, and if necessary, the cover can be easily removed and washed or dry-cleaned.
With a good imagination, you can create amazing and unique things in their originality. with my own hands at home, using your skills and abilities for the benefit, as well as saving money on the purchase finished elements environment.
DIY chair photo
As a rule, this is a piece of furniture and most often - a chair! Extravagant design solutions able to turn this unpretentious piece of furniture into anything.
Previously, unusual chairs could only be seen in rich estates or in the collections of stars. Original interior details were used for decoration at fashion shows or other fashion events by those who wanted to emphasize their individuality.
Today, extraordinary chairs emphasize the corporate identity of a company, restaurant or fashion boutique. They are increasingly found in the homes of people who appreciate art. Unusual chairs for the kitchen are very popular.
Many world designers, by the way, offer seat models specifically for the kitchen-dining room. Prototypes and concepts of modern furniture are being developed for other functional premises of the house, office and even entire industrial companies.
Today, the most unusual chairs for the home, designed by designers from all over the planet, have come into our field of vision.
The place of the chair in the interior
According to what chairs and other pieces of furniture are in the house, they judge the taste of the owner. The chair is an integral part of the interior, without which it would not be so functional. Such a piece of furniture can serve as a bright accent point and emphasize the design, or, conversely, spoil the whole style of the room.
If the chair looks non-standard - it does not mean that it can be placed anywhere and it will look beautiful.
Even the most unusual chairs are designed with external differences. The chair in the living room must comply with the design, in the kitchen - with functionality, in the nursery - with safety requirements. In any room there is a use for such a piece of furniture.
When choosing chairs for the kitchen among non-standard models, do not forget about the practicality of such a piece of furniture. A kitchen or dining chair should be easy to clean and not react to high humidity and temperature fluctuations.
The peculiarity of unusual chairs is not only in the form, but also in the material from which they are made. So, in a small kitchen, a set of chairs made of transparent plastic will look spectacular. It can be classic models or high bar stools.
Of course, these pieces of furniture, despite their unusualness, should be comfortable, because in the first place they are designed not to decorate, but to give comfort to a person.
The article contains the latest ideas, describes unusual chairs and armchairs from designers from around the world that you should get to know better.
Odyssey by Alvin Huang
Alvin Huang is a Singaporean progressive designer who designs original furniture for the home. A novelty developed by him - a chaise lounge chair made of high-strength material resembling a natural stone, will perfectly fit not only into the interior of a spacious living room, but can also effectively complement a covered terrace or a large bathroom.
Armellini & Biacchi - EXO
Fetiche Design Studio has recently presented a novelty - a chair with a peculiar design. The concept was named EXO.
Tom Feichtner with M3
The creation of such a design made a real sensation. Cubic shape, subtlety and regularity of lines, interesting color solutions- simplicity as it is. Nevertheless, M 3 in 2011 received a lot of positive and admiring reviews thanks to the Vienna Design Week, presenting unusual wooden chairs.
Stiletto from M. Ekstrom
Textile chair "Stiletto", created by a Danish graduate of the school of design, conquered connoisseurs of interior aesthetics. Magdalena Ekström managed to create not only modern, but also comfortable armchair for a balcony, loggia or terrace.
Meg O'Halloran collection
This American manufacturer created his own brand and opened to the world A New Look for standard furniture models. Meg chairs are crafted from premium woods paired with warm-coloured upholstery. Such furniture will look spectacular in any room. and chairs will look advantageous in the interior of the room, made in one tone.
Castor Design
Canadian company with years of experience work never ceases to amaze. The latest development of the manufacturer Castor Design was a line of luxury-class upholstered chairs in an interesting interpretation.
Japanese EVA highchairs
The Japanese are a progressive nation. They are constantly inventing something. Some of their creations are not intended for functional use, but play a purely decorative role in the interior.
Designed by Japanese design group h220430 for young children, the whimsical EVA chairs are sure to grab attention. I wonder what else is there besides appearance, in this attribute of the interior for the children's room? It turns out that this is also a transformer chair.
Paisley Chair - novelty in art house style
Unusual chairs from this line belong to the Filipino designer Vito Selma.
Volo from A. Storiko
Noticing a talented designer and seeing a perspective in his work, the Swedish manufacturer decided to order exclusive chairs from Andreas Storiko, the line of which received interesting name- Volo.
More recently, a new model of an unusual chair from A. Storiko appeared on the market, based on which the designer took the Volo chair, but made it more comfortable. New development was named Womb Chair in Black.
Tria for Cole
Pair of german designers working on a new Italian manufacturer exclusive furniture, has created unusual chairs for the kitchen, naming the Tria line.
B&B Italiano
Armchairs created by Patricia Urcuola are successfully sold by B&B companies not only in Italy, but all over Europe.
Holten chair
Outwardly, this chair practically does not stand out, but if you look at it from the side, you can see that the seat looks like a shark's mouth. The development belongs to Rene Holten.
Nendo chair
The Japanese, as always, surprise with their concepts. The first appeared in the world transparent chair Made from super durable microfibre.
Chair for Casamania
Casamania is an Italian design company that has been on the market for over 30 years. The brand cooperates with designers from all over the world, and invites people presenting the best concepts to work.
I was lucky to work with Casamania and the British designer Benjamin Hubert, from whom the company ordered a line of chairs on a marine theme. The collection, by the way, was supplemented by unusual and special models for the kitchen.
Bouroullec Brothers
Designed by Ronan and Erwan Brouleck for the Italian furniture manufacturer MAGIC, has created a sensation in the world of interior design.
Another creation of the brothers was an unusual chair for the kitchen, which quickly transforms into a table. A custom-made model was made for furniture manufacturer Mattiazzi (Italy).
Bro chair
The development of Korean designer Scott Lee Hae Seng under the name Bro is designed to surprise.
Spurt chair
"Octopus" was created by the German design studio Paulsberg. The chair is made of carbon textile reinforced concrete. If you look closely, you can see that in shape it resembles an athlete starting on a treadmill.
royal chair
Armchair with a loud name Royale was created by a Belgian design studio commissioned by Beligian.
FurnID, a Copenhagen-based design studio, approached Stouby with a concept chair that was destined for success.
If the designer can do interesting thing with your own hands, why not try to repeat it to another person? Everything depends on the possibilities. Each of us can design, the main thing is to determine the level of complexity of the furniture that you can make.
Home improvement costs a lot these days. Is it possible to save on buying furniture, but at the same time create a pleasant atmosphere in the house? Certainly! Moreover, you will not only save the family budget, but also learn how to do something on your own, enjoy the process and enjoy exclusive furniture in the end. Having the skill of working with a drill and a hammer, you can safely start making furniture. Unusual can be made from anything.
Preparation for work
Designing furniture at home is a laborious process, but believe me, the result is worth it. Getting started, do not forget to prepare: think over the design of the future structure, decide on the choice of material, prepare the necessary tools.
Inventory for work:
- graphite pencil;
- roulette;
- awl;
- hammer;
- drill and drills;
- screwdriver (straight and curly);
- screwdriver;
- furniture stapler;
- glue.
In fact, everything is simple: turn on your imagination and use whatever suits you to achieve the final result. To construct a chair, you can use wood, beams, pallets, iron frames and fittings, pillows and many other materials.
Stages of production of exclusive furniture at home
- measurements. The design of any furniture begins with measurements. Even if you are just going to varnish a tree stump and drag it into the house, you still need to determine its dimensions and prepare a place in the room.
- Drawing. Creating a drawing is a crucial moment. Doing when any materials are used, this stage can be missed. Being engaged in the production of cabinet furniture for the home, you will have to carefully draw up diagrams and calculate the dimensions of the parts in order to end up with a quality product.
- Part preparation. The next stage, which is started after the preparation of the drawing.
- Assembly. On last step the structure is assembled together (if it consists of parts).
The finished chair or table can be decorated according to your taste - this will give it individuality.
Studio chairs (those designed by designers) are mass-produced, in high-tech production, therefore they meet all quality standards. They are designed to look harmonious in the office or studio space, in the kitchen, in the living room, on the terrace.
Interesting! Chairs unusual shapes for the kitchen and living room, regardless of design, have their own differences. So, kitchen chairs are made with a low back so as not to cause inconvenience while eating. The chairs for the recreation area have a back 10-20 cm higher.
A designer masterpiece or a hand-made armchair can become an art addition to the overall picture of the interior, while being fully functional.
Furnishing a house is a rather complicated and expensive process, and choosing suitable furniture even more difficult. But what if you cannot find the right furniture and are looking for an individual one that would take into account all the features of your interior?
But maybe it’s not necessary to look for something unique in stores, maybe with a little work with your own hands and a hammer, you can make furniture much better than it is on the store counter?
OFFICEPLANKTON has selected, especially for its readers, the most interesting examples of creative wooden chairs that will become an unforgettable highlight of your home.
Preparatory stage
Among all the stages of creating something, the most difficult is the design of the future product. Before starting work, you have to choose which of the chair ideas proposed by our editors suit you best. Focus not only on your own taste, but also on the interior of the room or cottage where you plan to put them. If you are a lover of everything related to wood, especially if your walls are finished with an old Russian style block house, chairs that do not look like chairs themselves, but are made of stumps, may suit you.
Don't forget about the tools themselves. In addition to standard tools such as: hammer, file, nails, sandpaper, do not forget about a pencil and a piece of paper on which the first sketches of the future chair will be created.
Wood furniture materials.
IN construction stores a wide range of different types of wood is presented: birch, cedar, maple, pine, walnut, ash, mahogany. Choose based on your preferences and financial capabilities. But if this is your first time working with wood, it is better to get cheap wood, as without the proper woodworking experience there will be too much waste.
Stages of work
1 The work of a furniture maker begins with measurements. “Measure seven times and cut once” - this famous saying exists for a reason. IN furniture production if the leg of one cabinet is a couple of millimeters smaller than the other, then this difference in length can really warp the cabinet or make the chair, table or bed unstable. Therefore, you should first make the correct measurements, and only then cut off.
2 The next stage of our work is the creation of a drawing. Let's remember the logic of drawings at the university in descriptive geometry, and if you have the skills, then you can make the drawing yourself, and if not, you can look for a diagram on the Internet, where experienced craftsmen kindly share their drawings of home furniture.
3 When the issue is resolved with the drawing and it is on hand, the details are cut out. The cutting should go slowly and carefully so as not to damage the saw cuts and the edges of the products. After cutting, we place the finished parts for installing fasteners.
4 And in the final stage is the assembly.
creative ideas
In the meantime, you decide and come up with the design of future furniture, let me provide you original ideas unusual chairs made of wood.
Standard store-bought furniture will do the job - be a place to sleep, sit, store... But its aesthetic characteristics often leave much to be desired. The interior with such furniture is boring and inexpressive. Share creative ideas who will tell you how to make truly unusual furniture.
1. For a cozy garden or retro kitchen
A few old chairs and a board that is as wide as their seats are all that is needed to create a sofa bench. Remove the upholstery from the chairs, if any, and nail a board instead. To make the sofa bench more comfortable, put seat cushions on it.
2. New life for old barrels
metal barrels it is necessary to cut the "grinder" so that a space for sitting is formed. Then paint them in the desired color and lay inside a small mattress in a beautiful cover.
3. Impressive chaos
From several old tables, sawn into two parts, you can make original shelves above the main table. In order for the furniture composition to look unified, paint all its elements in one color.
4. Useful stale press
Old magazines or books that have been gathering dust in a closet for years can be useful in creating creative furniture. Secure the stack of abs with a leather strap and place a soft pillow on top.
5. From the bathroom to the living room
This elegant sofa is made from an old metal tub. The side part is cut out with a "grinder", then the outer side of the bathtub is painted and the legs are screwed on. Comfortable sofa makes a mattress in a case and a lot of pillows.
6. For lovers of reading
Almost every apartment has a lot of books that have long been read, but not included in the list of favorites. From them you can make an extravagant piece of furniture. The basis for an unusual chair can be made from several boards. Then the first layer of books is attached to the base using nails or screws. The rest of the books are glued to it.
7. Wooden furniture is almost free
Building pallets are an amazing material with which you can create many models of furniture. All you need is a few pallets and nails, and soft pillows for sitting. Do not forget to varnish the pallets, as their rough surface is unpleasant to the touch.
8. For motorists
For the manufacture of such an unusual pouf, which can also act as coffee table, it is better to use an undamaged tire. With the help of "liquid nails" glue, it must be decorated with a thick cord. Do not forget to thoroughly clean the tire from dust and dirt, otherwise the rope decor on it will not last long.
9. Music rack
An old piano, unusable for its intended purpose, can become an unusual and roomy shelf. Remove from it top cover and attach to the inside of the shelves made of boards painted to match the color musical instrument. In order for the rack to be stable, do not forget to add legs to it.
10. Suitcase, which is a pity to throw
A couple of old suitcases can be found in almost every apartment. They can be used to create original chairs. Secure the lid of the suitcase in the open position, for example by nailing a piece of wood between the two pieces. Screw on the legs. It remains only to put soft pillows inside.
11. Simple but concise
A spectacular and roomy rack can be made from wooden boxes. They just need to be fastened together and painted.
12. From plastic pipes
Alternative uses plastic pipes- a huge field for creativity. After all, this material is flexible, but durable. You can cut them with an ordinary knife or a jigsaw, and for cutting they are fastened together with fittings.
13. Table or mini chest of drawers?
For the manufacture of the upper part of such unusual furniture you will need a drawer from an old table or chest of drawers. Legs can be made from thin timber. Depending on the height of the legs chosen and the size of the drawer top, you will get a coffee table or a mini chest of drawers.
14. From what was found
The most diverse furniture that has already lost its presentation can be reused as constituent parts large closet. This furniture needs to be cleaned of old finish and paint in bright colors. The elements are then attached to each other.
15. For connoisseurs of fine drinks
The table top for the coffee table is made from a board with drilled holes, the diameter of which corresponds to the size of the bottle necks. To make the design more reliable, bottles can be glued with silicone glue on the underside of the countertop.
16. Useful plastic containers
wooden or metal staircase, attached to the wall, can act as a hanger. In addition, it will be possible to place boxes with the necessary things on it.
19. Brutal and unconventional
old chair without a back, part of a log and nails - that's all it takes to make a brutal chair. It will harmoniously fit into the interior in loft, grunge or country style.
20. Return to nature
Branches with knots attached to a wide frame become an original hanger. Do not forget about protective impregnations for wood, and then such furniture will last a long time.
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