Copenhagen Chair
Bent Veneer Ottoman built at The Danish Institute of Study Abroad. Maple and Beech Veneer.
The Legs
The legs of the Ottoman are free to move in their slots through the seat. This action makes it possible for the Ottoman to sit with all four legs in contact with the ground, no matter how uneven the flooring may be.
Shipping
The legs can be removed for shipping and reduce the volume required for shipping by 40 percent.
Storage
The open deformed cylinder shaped was chosen not only for its superior flex and strength, but also for the convenience of adding storage space to the piece of furniture. This Ottoman could be in a foyer to take shoes on and off and the shelf could store a shoe horn, or be used for storing keys temporarily.
Maple and Beech Veneer
August 2013
Design and Manufacturing
The Paper Models
I built several paper models by laminating pieces together with glue and wrapped them around a Styrofoam mold.
Ideation and Sketches, Scale Model, Ballpoint Pen, AD Marker, Copic, and Felt Pen, Cardboard
June 2013
Building the mold
Sheet metal was bent around fiberboard and riveted into place. This formed the mold to be used later
Cutting and Fitting the Veneer
After selecting the veneer, I chose Beech and Maple, the pieces were matched and cut to fit.
Steel, Maple, and Beech Veneer
July 2013
Gluing and Vacuuming
A dry fit was preformed before the final gluing. The vacuum bag was custom fit to go around the hollow seat form. The evacuated bag and mold was put into an oven at 100 degrees Centigrade for one hour.
Long Scarf Cut
The cured seat needed to be cut and glued. A seam ran the along the bottom and created the closed loop effect
Final Fitting and Finishing
Four cuts were made to accommodate the half-round legs. The whole stool was sanded and oiled.
