Design features of folding wooden chairs

Folding chair is an ideal option for small kitchens, picnics in nature or in the garden in the country. Such furniture is usually made from various materials: plastic, metal, wood, and their combinations. However, most people try to choose wooden chairs, as they have a beautiful and natural look, and are also more environmentally friendly than their counterparts.

Despite the apparent simplicity of design, folding wooden chair has many features among which the main ones are:

• type of wood from which it is made;
• protective covering;
• type of construction;
• the presence of decorative inserts;
• the shape of the back and seat, as well as the material from which it is made.

If we compare folding and stationary wooden chairs, the first have their own advantages, for example, functionality. Folding chairs in case of lack of space can be easily removed in the closet or compactly put near the wall. They can also just be transferred to another place or building. Another price. Such furniture costs much less due to less consumption of materials.

Wooden furniture in comparison with metal or plastic has the following advantages:

• Environmentally friendly. Such furniture does not emit harmful substances, and also does not cause allergic reactions, due to the use of natural materials.
• Beautiful aesthetic look. Wood furniture brings comfort and warmth to the house.
• Simple designs are easily made independently with a small set of tools.

Along with the advantages, folding wooden chairs have several significant drawbacks. When compared with fixed furniture, they lose in the following:

• Sustainability. Since such chairs should be lightened as much as possible, their leg area is significantly smaller than that of stationary counterparts, which reduces their stability.
• ComfortablenessBasically, folding furniture is smaller. This is due to the purpose and complexity of the design. True, it is worth noting that folding chairs can have a high level of comfort, but this will significantly increase their value.

The main disadvantages when compared with folding furniture made of plastic and metal include:

• The service life of wooden furniture is much less than that of metal or plastic.
• Price. Metal and plastic chairs are many times cheaper than wood.
• The weight of wooden furniture is greater than that of metal or plastic products.

For the manufacture of wooden folding chairs using an array of chipboard and plywood. Furniture made of solid wood is considered the most beautiful due to the fact that it preserves the natural structure of wood. It fits perfectly into the interiors with an old style. In addition, such furniture looks original on picnics or in the garden of the villa.

The type of wood used for production is also important. The harder the variety used in production, the more durable the stool is. The only downside is the high cost of wood.

Folding chairs made of chipboard and plywood are cheap analogues of solid wood furniture. Due to the fact that they do not have a wood structure, they are practically not used for design decisions. Because of their low weight, they are ideal for use on picnics or in the garden.

Any wood furniture must be covered with a protective coating. For chairs that are used inside heated premises, the coating is used to impart a certain shade and eliminate surface roughness. For these purposes, various impregnations and varnishes are suitable.

The design of folding chairs can be simple, in which 1-2 actions are enough to decompose them into a normal state, and it can be difficult when you need to perform a certain sequence of steps for assembling furniture.In addition, there are transforming chairs, which have several working conditions. The complexity of the design depends only on the ideas of the designer.

In accordance with the complexity of the design, the mechanism of unfolding and fixation in the final state is also selected. In simple models it is a hinge fixed by studs, bolts or a thorn-groove system.

In more complex designs, the mechanism can be implemented from several independent systems. For example, when the seat first unfolds, then the backrest and armrests.

Transformers are considered the most complex products, so in this case it is necessary to implement a system of fixation and folding into several positions. However, it is worth remembering that the more complex the design, the less reliable it becomes, and, consequently, the service life of the chair decreases.

To give the original appearance of wooden chairs are often decorated with various inserts, which can be made of metal, plastic, glass, fabric, stone, bone and much more. But the peculiarity of folding furniture is that it is constantly being assembled, then dismantled, as a result of which poorly fixed elements of the decor may fall off.

therefore The connection between the external elements must be reliable. Usually, in these cases, either glue is used, which is suitable for fastening the material of the insert and wood together, or bolted and threaded connections are used, which have an original and non-standard design.

Quite important details of folding wooden chairs are their back and seat. Let's start with the seat. It can be made in the form of a single piece of wood, plywood or chipboard. This option is considered the simplest, however, it increases the weight of the structure. To facilitate the chair, its seat can be made in the form of a set of separate boards, with gaps between them.

However, this option may not be convenient for a long stay on it. Often the seat itself is made of fabric. This approach significantly reduces the weight and is also more practical for long gatherings. In some cases, the wooden seat is sheathed with a foam-lined fabric. This design is most convenient if the chair is used in the kitchen or in the garden, when a person spends a long time in the chair.

Experts advise to adhere to the following principles:

• When choosing a folding chair, it is necessary to take into account various nuances, for example, the presence of plastic or silicone linings at the ends of the legs. This is especially important for chairs that are used in rooms where the floor is laid out of tiles, parquet or laminate. Such pads significantly increase stability and also prevent the chair from sliding on the floor.
• For high chairs it is important enough to have a crossbar for the legs, which will add to the comfort of a long sitting. If chairs are purchased in the kitchen or for long gatherings, it is better to choose a model with a back.

• If funds allow, then it is better to buy chairs made of solid wood. Such furniture will last much longer. It is necessary to pay attention to the manufacturer. It is better to choose the choice on well-known brands or proven masters, since they have already developed reliable designs of such furniture, in which both design and ergonomics are thought out.
• For trips to picnics or fishing, it is better to choose those chairs whose back and seat are made of fabric, as this reduces the weight and allows you to reduce the overall dimensions of the product when folded. Choosing chairs for nature, you should pay attention to the fact that all wooden elements are covered with a protective layer, otherwise a mold or fungus can appear on such furniture.

• Choosing furniture made of chipboard or plywood, you should pay attention to the fact that there are two types of such material - regular and moisture resistant. Of the usual form is made mainly furniture, which is used indoors, and for outdoor furniture used moisture-proof version.
• Wooden folding chair is a multifunctional furniture option that takes up little space, is easily transported in the car, and also has an original and beautiful look. Many design options allow such furniture to easily fit into many interiors. And thanks to the use of wood, such a chair is ideal in homes where there are children, since the material from which it is made is non-toxic and hypoallergenic.

How to make a wooden folding chair with your own hands,See the next video.