Plywood chair no 2

This chair challenges the perception of plywood as a merely utilitarian material, elevating it through exposed edge-grain aesthetics and structural volume.
The form was realized using a ‘stacked lamination’ technique. Rather than bending the wood, the curves were sliced into 2D profiles and nested onto sheets of high-grade Birch plywood. These components were CNC machined, then laminated together to create thick, structural legs and rails. This method allows for ergonomic curves.
The assembly relies on hidden internal joinery, ensuring the sleek lines remain uninterrupted by visible screws or fasteners. The final piece was hand-sanded to a seamless finish and treated with a durable polyurethane lacquer, protecting the timber while highlighting the visual texture of the plywood layers.

Highlighted skills
CAD Modeling: Rhinoceros 3D
CAM Programming: Toolpath generation, feeds & speeds optimization, nesting with Vectric Aspire
Design for Manufacturing : Designing parts specifically to be machined on a 3-axis CNC.
CNC Operation: Machine setup, calibration, and safety.
Joinery: Stacked lamination, hidden joinery.
Wood Finishing: Surface preparation, sanding, and spray lacquer application.
Material Science: Understanding plywood directionality and stability.