Chairmaking for an experience Newbie

[nailshooter41]

challenges and suggests or even begs for a >more organic design. That, I think, is what Maloof

If you read his book and dig up some interviews with the man, or better yet, talk to someone that has taken his classes I think you will find that you are 110% completely accurate in that statement.

I remember something like "I was just trying to make a chair that was comfortable to sit in" when he read his speech at the Smithsonian (yup

- THE Smithsonian) when they purchased one of his rockers and some furniture as part of their permanent American Classics collection.

Robert

[dadiOH]

Always nice if you want to cut curves. But curves can be cut with saber/jig saws too. They can also be bent in or laminated. Moreover, chairs don't *have* to have curves.

Don't have to have slanted backs either. For example, the rear legs can be vertical extending a few inches above the seat; the back can be a separate slab or frame that is bolted to the rear legs so it can swing using the rear of the seat as a stop. You could also use leather/canvas/etc as a slingback ala director's chairs. Another way is a fixed straight back upholstered to provide a slope.

So many ways, depends on what you want.

[J. Clarke]

Frank Lloyd Wright admitted at some point that he couldn't design a comfortable chair--his best _looked_ marvelous but even he admitted that they were miserable to sit in. If it was hard for _him_ . . .

[Frank Boettcher]

If in the end you find that you need to move more quickly into a new set or you continue to be a little overwhelmed by chairmaking, and if you want to make the table and if you like Queen Ann, you might consider Adams Wood Products chair kits.

close friend bought some Adams chair kits and they are well made, very solid, and a savings over what you can buy in the store. You also would be able to finish them the same as the table.

Not the same as making them but you do get to assemble, finish and the results will be nice.

Frank

[Douglas Johnson]

I have one of his rockers in curly maple. The gorgeous thing is sitting right next to me know. I also have met him several times. I agree with the above completely.

Like you, one of his classes is on my list of "things to do before I die".

-- Doug

[Douglas Johnson]

I love his architecture, but it has a reputation of being less than practical. I have season tickets to a theater company that uses a FLW designed theater. It is always too hot or too cold. I've read stories of leaking roofs, shifting foundations, etc.

-- Doug