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Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture

Chair structure and ergonomics

A course by Danillo Faria , Furniture Designer

Furniture Designer. Porto, Portugal.
Joined July 2020
Best seller
98% positive reviews (121)
6,577 students
Audio: Portuguese
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About the video: Chair structure and ergonomics

Overview

“Now that you know a little more about my professional career and my references, I will tell you what we will be doing in this course. We will start by understanding how the structure of a chair and its ergonomics work. Afterwards, we will look for inspiration and a suitable design, respecting comfort as well as our style.”

In this video lesson Danillo Faria addresses the topic: Chair structure and ergonomics, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture. Discover traditional woodworking techniques and create an original chair with a straw braided seat.

Partial transcription of the video

“Chair Structure and Ergonomics In this lesson, we'll talk about ergonomics and structure. To make our chair, you'll need to understand some basic measures and angles so you can make it comfortable. There are several types of chairs. Three-legged chairs, four-legged chairs, with and without arms, with straight or tilted backs. I want to show you some types to explain a bit about ergonomics and structure. To make a chair, you need to know what it will be for. If it's a dining set chair, it has to have certain measurements, if it's for the living room or something else, it will be different. F...”

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Course summary for: Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture

  • Level: Beginner
  • 98% positive reviews (121)
  • 6577 students
  • 4 units
  • 18 lessons (2h 41m)
  • 5 downloads
  • Category

    Craft
  • Areas

    Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking

Danillo Faria

Danillo Faria
A course by Danillo Faria

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Furniture Designer

Danillo Faria is curious by nature. Woodworking and furniture design allow him to explore how things work while at the same time learning more about the materials and fabrication of everyday objects.

Danillo is able to make his most ambitious ideas a reality thanks to his love of wood. In 2015, after winning the Brazilian award "Premio Salão Design," he founded his studio, Ofício Lenho, where he creates signature pieces for clients in both Brazil and the United States.


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  • 18 lessons (2h 41m)
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Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture

A course by Danillo Faria
Furniture Designer. Porto, Portugal.
Joined July 2020
  • 98% positive reviews (121)
  • 6,577 students