Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture
A course by Danillo Faria, Furniture Designer
Discover traditional woodworking techniques and create an original chair with a straw braided seat
Quality, durability, and beauty. Furniture designer Danillo Faria, founder of the Ofício Lenho studio and winner of the Brazilian award "Premio Salão Design," uses 3 basic pillars to transform his creativity into signature pieces that radiate a sense of comfort, nostalgia, and admiration.
In this course, learn to make a comfortable personalized chair out of wood using traditional woodworking techniques. With Danillo as your guide, bring your ideas to life in the form of a unique piece of furniture.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 17 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know your teacher Danillo Faria. He tells you how he discovered his passion for carpentry and furniture design. He also shares some of the biggest inspirations behind his pieces.
Go over the fundamentals that you need to bear in mind when making your piece. Study the structure and ergonomics of a chair and do an initial sketch based on example models. Take a took at the different types of wood and the tools and materials necessary to complete your project.
Now it's time to get to work! Start by making the arms and legs. Learn how to take measurements and mark the assembly holes. Get to work on the seat and the backrest.
Before putting all the pieces together, Danillo shows you a traditional technique for giving your chair the special touch it deserves: an original braided straw seat. With the help of your teacher, assemble your piece, sand it, and give it a stunning wax finish. To wrap things up, Danillo gives you some tips on transferring the skills learned on this course to your other projects.
- 98% positive reviews (129)
- 7,382 students
- 18 lessons (2h 41m)
- 17 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Turkish
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make a chair with a braided straw seat using basic carpentry tools.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in design and woodworking, beginner or otherwise, who wants to develop new manual skills or deepen their knowledge of this craft.
Requirements and materials
No previous woodworking knowledge is necessary for this course. Your teacher will explain everything in detail along the way.
In terms of materials, you need wood, beeswax, straw, and some basic woodworking tools (a hand saw or fretsaw, a sander, and an electric drill), as well as security equipment like safety glasses, a mask, and hearing protection.
Reviews
Danillo Faria
A course by Danillo Faria
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.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Everything we need to know to create our furniture
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Chair structure and ergonomics
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Initial sketch: inspiration for our chair
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Technical drawing of our chair in AutoCAD
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Types of wood
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Materials and Tools
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U3
Working the wood
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Shaping Wood: Feet and Arms 1
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Shaping Wood: Feet and Arms 2
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How to measure and drill accurately
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Shaping the wood: seat
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Shaping the wood: backrest 1
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Shaping the wood: backrest 2
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U4
When everything fits
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Seat braid
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Final assembly
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Finishing
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Tips on how to reuse learned techniques
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To learn more: how to make your needle to help with braiding
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FP
Final project
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Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture
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FAQs
The course is intermediate level, ideal for those with some experience in woodworking or design who want to deepen their skills and knowledge in wooden furniture projects.
Yes, it’s recommended to have basic woodworking tools like a handsaw, chisel, drill, square, and router, along with materials such as wood, MDF, and cane for practicing the techniques taught.
You will learn traditional woodworking techniques, furniture drawing, wood selection, joints, weaving, ergonomics, natural finishes, furniture assembly, and the use of digital tools like AutoCAD.
The course covers everything from the creative process, design references, ergonomics, material selection, to assembly techniques, natural finishes, cane weaving, and the use of both manual and digital tools.
It’s not mandatory, but the course includes modules on freehand sketching and technical drawing in AutoCAD, making it easier even for those without prior drawing experience.
The course teaches recommended measurements, angles, and inclinations for chairs, along with examples of Brazilian design to ensure comfort, safety, and functionality in your pieces.
Yes, the course teaches jointing techniques, cane weaving, finishing with waxes and oils, as well as processes to create sturdy, well-finished furniture.
excelente, tudo bem explicado, bem didático
Bastante bueno, me pareció interesante el contenido de creación de muebles
El profesor sabe mucho. Es muy dinámico y explicativo. El curso me ha enriquecido mucho!
Gostei bastante do curso, cujas habilidades do professor me fez compreender as diversas fases do projeto de uma maneira simples.
Considerei bem completo o curso pois demonstrou de forma ampla os diversos aspectos que envolvem a construção da cadeira que é o projeto final do curso.
Muito obrigado pelo excelente curso!
Ottimo!