How Do You Build A Modern Stickley Morris Chair?
The Morris Chair by Gustav Stickley is probably the most famous piece of furniture from the American Arts and Crafts Movement. You can build your own updated version of this classic piece and wow all your friends. Make these Cuts: From the 2x4s: 4 pieces @ 1 1/2 inch x 1 1/2 inch x 24 1/4 inches (LEGS) 2 pieces @ 1 1/2 inch x 1 1/2 inch x 34 inches (BACK) 2 pieces @ 22 inches long (no trimming)(INSIDE SUPPORTS) 2 pieces @ 12 inches long (no trimming)(INSIDE SUPPORTS) From the Planks: 2 pieces @ 4 inches wide x 25 inches long (ARMS) 2 pieces @ 4 inches wide x 15 inches long (SIDE RAILS) 2 pieces @ 4 inches wide x 22 inches long (FRONT AND BACK RAILS) 1 piece @ 4 inches wide x 23 inches long (BACK SUPPORT RAIL) 4 pieces @ 4 inches wide x 18 inches long (BACK SLATS) 6 pieces @ 2 1/2 inches wide x 14 1/4 inches long (SIDE SLATS) Sand all surfaces. Build the Sides. Measure up 6 inches from the bottom of 2 legs. Lay the legs flat, and place a 4 inch x 15 inch side rail between them. Make sur
