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A simple accent chair with a 2x4 back-leg frame, an angled seat back, and a padded seat you staple and upholster yourself.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair back legs Practice on scrap first; front cut inset 1/4" for rounded 2x4 edges. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 38 1/4" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 17 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Front legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/4" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Front and back aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Base support corner braces Both ends cut at 45°, not parallel to each other. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 4" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Seat back top | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Seat back | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Base side supports Longest point measurement, one end cut at 8° off square. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 19" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base center support | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 3/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Seat top panel | 1 | 1/2" × 19" × 19" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x6, 3 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2", scrap, 19" x 19" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Upholstery fabric | 1 yard | ☐ |
| Foam, 19" x 19" x 1" thick | 1 each | ☐ |
| Staples, 3/8" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 2 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.