Full Scale Model w/ Cushions
Full Scale Model w/ Cushions
Full Scale Model w/ Cushions
Quarter Scale Model 3 - newest chair design--diagonal support to make the structure stronger & make sure the chair won't tip backwards
Quarter Scale Model 3
Quarter Scale Model 3
Drawing for newest design
1/4 Scale model with cushions - laser cut foam core 1/4 scale model of my chair.
1/4 scale model - 1/4 scale model of my chair--using 2x6s instead of 2x4s for the arms and seat beams, and the back at a less sever angle
Full Scale Model - I took out the base supports on the chair--I think it looks better, less boxy. Surprisingly taking out these beams didn't compromise the structure of the chair
Full Scale Model Collapsed - Full scale model in collapsed form--only 11 pieces
Full Scale Model Collapsed - Full Scale model in collapsed form--just to give an idea of how big the package will have to be. The chair is mean to be taken apart w/o the use of glue or fasteners
Full Scale Model Revised--Detail - I had some problems with the new seating--I can't slip the back seat on and assemble the chair at the same time. It's also more trouble than it's worth. I want the chair to be simple to assemble. I'm looking into using snaps so the seat can be attached after the chair is assembled. If anyone knows anything about snaps (companies, which kind are the best to use) please let me know
Full Scale Model Revised--Detail - Changing the seats at the back allowed me to attach the bottom seat at the front and back points of the chair. This is much easier to attach while assembling the chair--but it needs to be tighter
Full Scale Model--Revised - I re-did the seats in the full scale model, and took out the top back support. People were complaining that it hit them in the head. Surprisingly, taking out that beam did not compromise the structure of the chair
Full Scale Model Revised - very tall person sitting in my chair (6'4" ish)
"I've never felt dwarfed by sitting in a chair"
Full Scale Model Revised
Full Scale Model Revised
Full Scale Model Revised - Smaller person sitting in my chair (5')
Full Scale Model 1--Joint Study - This was my first attempt at a full scale model. It is more a joint study than trying to look at the final form/aesthetic qualities of the chair
Full Scale Model 1--Joint Study - The dimensions of this model are similar to the dimensions the final chair will have. I built it to see if the joints would be sturdy enough, and if the chair would be comfortable.
My next step is to put in the seat.
Mortis & Tenon Joint Detail - Close-up shot of the mortis & tenon joints. I still have to cut the holes & drive the wedges through
Sliding Dovetail Joint Detail - Close-up shot of the sliding dovetail joint used to connect the arm rest to the upright.
This joint is very easy to put together--easier than the mortis & tenons--I'm trying to see if there are other places in the chair I can use it without compromising the structure
Sketchbook Scan - Initial sketch of lounge chair for my senior thesis project
Sketchbook Scan - More sketches for the possible form for my lounge chair
Sketchbook Scan--Joint Studies - The concept behind my senior thesis project is to make a lounge chair that is completely made out of dry joinery--no fasteners and no glue. This will be allow the chair to be easily taken apart and put back together.
At this point I'm looking to use mostly mortis & tenon joints, and sliding dovetails.
Early 1/4 Scale Model Joint Study - Very crude 1/4 scale model of a basic chair, done on the laser cutter.
This was more a study to see if the entire chair could be made out of mortis & tenon joints.
1/4 Scale Model--Laser Cutter - This is the chair in collapsed form. By making the chair out of dry joinery, it is easy to take apart, and is compact.
1/4 Scale Model--Laser Cutter
1/4 Scale Model - This is the basic chair form assembled with only dry joinery. The form is not anything like the final form my chair would take--I simply got the average dimensions of a dining room chair in order to study the joinery
1/4 Scale Model Detail - Close-up of one of the mortis & tenon joints
1/4 Scale Model Detail - Another close-up of the mortis & tenon joints on the 1/4 scale models
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Senior Thesis Furniture Project