Chairs of all types.

At the link you can download the free woodworking plans to build this viking style longhouse chair.

Build a chair using these free woodworking plans. This chair has arms, arm slats, and back slats and will require a cushion for the seat and back.

For something a little more modern and unusual, build this rubber hose chair using this free tutorial.

Build a mission style arm chair for the dining room using this cut list with diagrams. While there are limited instructions, there is enough information to build the project.

If you have any doubts, I can assure you that this roomy Morris chair is just as comfortable as it looks. With its wide stance, thick cushions and reclining back, it is made for relaxing. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Build your own set of chairs using these free woodworking plans. Not as hard to do as you might think.

(This is a cutting diagram only in PDF format.) The final installment of our outdoor kitchen project is this set of four tall, curved-back chairs. They share several details from the other kitchen pieces, including solid cedar construction and a two-tone finish. However, because they are chairs, they offer the unique challenge of building a piece of furniture that is equal parts attractive, comfortable, and durable.

This free woodworking plan is for a sturdy accent chair. Just follow the step-by-step instructions, it is easier than you think.

This type of Windsor is known as a bow back or hoop back. The bent chair back and legs are constructed separately and fitted independently into the seat with socketed joints.

Build your own chairs with these easy step-by-step instructions, including a tutorial on upholstering them.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an Arts and Crafts dining room chair where the seat height is 18 inches high, and the back is 50 inches high. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Through much of the Middle Ages, chairs with arms and backs were regarded as prestigious items, suitable for lords, the clergy, and learned men. They came in a variety of designs, with seats of solid panels, woven rush, or leather.

To many woodworkers, building a set of chairs can be intimidating. There can be a lot of parts, angles that must be cut and fit, and when you are all done, they have to be both strong and comfortable to sit in. While this chair presents some unique challenges, building it is not very difficult. Like most woodworking projects, you just need to break it down into smaller steps. The patterns are available to download in this Online Extra.

These dining chairs feature a floating seat and solid back. Here are the step-by-step instructions to build a set.

By changing the length of the slats, the folding bench featured in Woodsmith No. 136 can be built as a folding chair. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra.

Build a Mid Century Modern chair using these free step-by-step woodworking plans.

This chair could easily be used indoors or out. Build it using these free easy-to-follow woodworking plans.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple wooden chair. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

These chairs are of a very basic and sturdy design. The key aspects of the design is that the back and back legs are of the same piece, and the hand-carved chair back rungs.

Modeled with sufficient detail to permit use as plans for woodshop construction. Three crest styles provided; simple, scrollwork and simple (with bottom edge parallel to seat).

This sturdy dining chair is build using 2x4s. At the link you can watch the video and download the free woodworking plan. You will not believe how great it turns out.

At the link they claim this to be the easiest to build dining chair ever. It does seem pretty straight forward. Try it for yourself using the free plans.

This arm chair was built using off-the-shelf pine stair treads. This way you get an extra sturdy chair using 1 inch boards. Build it using the free tutorial located at the link.

By Matthew Power - After building the early period cottage, I searched in vain for some fifth century non-ecclesiastical furniture to clutter up the living space. After any frustrating hours, I came across a reference to the Tuam, an Irish adaptation of the three-legged stool.

Nifty? Uhuh. Cheap? Sure. Period? Be serious. You asked for it so here it is. The infamous stargazer chair....It beats plastic lawn furniture.

Despite the fact that it looks like metal, this chair is built completely from wood and leather straps. Awesome. Here are the free plans to build it.

Build a cool hockey stick chair using these free instructions. Great for a boys room or play room.

Build this chair using 2 x 4s and these free downloadable woodworking plans.

Build your own dining room chairs and save a ton of money. Use these free woodworking plans to help you get the job done.

By Matthew Power - History and construction details for a stylish variation of the Irish Tuam.