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An upholstered armless slipper chair on a 2x lumber frame — build the frame, upholster the seat and back separately, then bolt them together.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 10" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Leg frame / support / seat box | 5 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 23" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Leg frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 26 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat box front/back | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Seat support | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 23" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back frame sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 34" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Back frame rails | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 23" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Back frame bottom Ripped to 5" wide. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 5" × 23" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 26" × 30 1/2" | 1/4" lauan or hardboard | ☐ |
| Seat panel | 1 | 1/4" × 23 3/4" × 26" | 1/4" lauan or hardboard | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 board, 6 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x6 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" lauan or hardboard, half sheet Seat and back panels. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 4" carriage bolts with nuts | 4 each | ☐ |
| Fender washers | 8 each | ☐ |
| 5" upholstery foam Seat cushion. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1" upholstery foam Back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Upholstery batting | 2 yard | ☐ |
| Fabric | 3 yard | ☐ |
| Upholstery tacks / staples | 120 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue and spray adhesive | 12 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue and spray adhesive
Cut the frame pieces. Drill pocket holes in each end of the 2x4s plus one long edge of the sides and front (for attaching the top). Assemble with glue and 2-1/2" pocket screws. Paint or stain any parts that will stay exposed and set aside.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Staple Gun. Materials: 2x2 board, 6 ft, 2x4 board, 8 ft, 1/4" lauan or hardboard, half sheet, 5" upholstery foam, Upholstery batting, Fabric, Upholstery tacks / staples, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2", Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue and spray adhesive
Build the seat box frame with pocket holes and 2-1/2" screws, then attach the 1/4" seat panel with glue and 1-1/4" brads. Cut the 5" foam and set it with spray adhesive, cover the foam and box in batting then fabric, and staple to the underside where it won't show.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Staple Gun. Materials: 2x4 board, 8 ft, 2x6 board, 8 ft, 1/4" lauan or hardboard, half sheet, 1" upholstery foam, Upholstery batting, Fabric, Upholstery tacks / staples, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2", Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue and spray adhesive
Assemble the back frame with pocket holes and 2-1/2" screws. Attach the 1/4" back rest with glue and brads — it bends slightly over the curve, which is the point. Set 1" foam with spray adhesive, wrap the back, sides, and top in batting and fabric, and staple to the inside.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 4" carriage bolts with nuts, Fender washers, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2"
Set the upholstered seat box on the leg frame and secure with 2-1/2" pocket screws driven through the upper edges of the frame. Clamp the back frame in place, drill for the carriage bolts through the back's lower stretcher into the seat box and through the back's bottom into the chair frame, and bolt it together with washers. Adjust for square, and it's done.