Riley Ludwig
SP25
An exploration into traditional joinery. I aimed to merge the traditional and simple forms found in Scandinavian furniture with the bright colors, patterns, and textures seen within maximalist decor.Design InfluencesHAYJ-Series 41
Hay’s reproduction of Børge Mogensen’s classic J41 Chair. Features a slightly slanted backrest and widely-spaced spindles, creating an uncluttered design that offers a timeless quality.
Leeward studioLW Chair 007
Designed focusing on a simple form, using only right angles. Drew on traditional techniques for the construction, with the intention of the design standing the test of time, both functionally and aesthetically. Simone postNew Old “Knob” Chair
Created to breathe new life into an old chair by “upholstering” with paint. Intended to merge different eras and styles, creating a new chair while preserving the original model's visibility.
Hay’s reproduction of Børge Mogensen’s classic J41 Chair. Features a slightly slanted backrest and widely-spaced spindles, creating an uncluttered design that offers a timeless quality.
Designed focusing on a simple form, using only right angles. Drew on traditional techniques for the construction, with the intention of the design standing the test of time, both functionally and aesthetically.
Created to breathe new life into an old chair by “upholstering” with paint. Intended to merge different eras and styles, creating a new chair while preserving the original model's visibility.
Construction Process
LegsCut and bent veneers for back legs, turned front legs on lathe.
ApronsUsed a router jig to cut mortises and cope ends to fit flush with legs.
Final ConstructionChiseled out notches for backrest to sit in. Joined with mortises and tenons, backrest attached with screws.
Seat WeavingCreated a pattern using 5 different colors, changing the order of wefts and warps as I went.