An outstanding and rare example of the Pennsylvania ladder-back side chair. The molded aprons, surrounding the rush seat, are heavily scalloped. The front stretcher turning is bold and the very unusual turned, oversized feet make this one of the most interesting examples of mid-18th century work. 46 ¼” high, 19 ½” wideLearn the craft of ladderback chairmakingEach six day class will take you, step-by-step, through the process of hand crafting a Brian Boggs designed chair. They cover every aspect of making a ladderback chair, beginning with lumber selection all the way through final assembly using hide glue.The introductory classes are open to woodworkers of any skill level. In a step-by-step manner, they will introduce you to all the processes and techniques needed to make a ladderback chair and are also designed to teach you the underlying principles of chair geometry and construction.Learn more about the Post & Rung Side Chair Class or the Arm Chair ClassAdvanced chair ClassesThe advanced classes build on the skills and ideas taught in the introductory classes by working, step-by-step, on ladderback chairs with more complex construction.
They also introduce methods of working used in production chair shops. These classes are open to woodworkers who have taken one of the introductory classes or taken a class with Brian in the past.Learn more about the Classic Side Chair Class, the Classic Bar Stool Class or the Rocking Chair ClassThe Class ExperienceHear what students have to say about their chair class experience.Follow two students through a six-day class.Build a ladderback chair in seven daysEach class takes you step-by-step through the process of hand crafting a Brian Boggs designed chair. They cover every aspect of making a ladderback chair, beginning with lumber selection all the way through final assembly using hide glue. Because class size is limited to three students, you get personalized instruction and can work at your own pace. Every process is broken down into small, manageable steps so that you can concentrate on mastering one task at a time before moving onto the next. Whenever a new process is introduced, especially when hand shaping parts, you are given the opportunity to practice on spare material before working on your actual chair part.
In addition to showing you how, I always explain why, so that you will understand underlying concepts and how each step fits into the big picture. The classes cover many aspects of making a ladderback chair including:Steam bendingHand shaping parts using a drawknife, spokeshave and scraperWorking with angles and curved partsUsing moisture content and grain orientation to make a long-lasting jointAssembly using hide glueSharpening chairmaking toolsWeaving a hickory bark seat Class manualEach class includes an 80+ page, fully illustrated manual, that documents the process for building your chair from beginning to end. It serves as a step-by-step reminder of the steps taught in class. Because the manual is so complete it minimizes or eliminates the need for you to take notes. This allows you to spend all your class time learning new techniques and working on your chair. The manual also has detailed drawings of every jig and form used in the chair. This will give you a huge head start when you begin to make that next chair in your own shop.
I am also available, via e-mail, to answer questions as you work on your next chair at home. Located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia About a mile from my shop. All classes take place in my shop about 5 miles from Strasburg, Virginia, a small town located in the Shenandoah Valley about 75 miles west of Washington, DC. It is close to the intersection of I-81 and I-66 so it is easy to get to.Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. See all 2016 winners Making Ladder Back Chairs with Russ Filbeck This comprehensive, step by step, book will take you through building an appalachian style two-slat, three-slat side chair, four-slat arm chair and six-slat rocker. Hundreds of detailed photos clearly illustrate how to create a finished heirloom quality chair that will last for generations.
A short history of ladder back chairs as well as interviews with current chair makers make this a "must have" book for chair makers and wood workers alike. The author, Russ Filbeck, has over 25 years of experience teaching and building ladder back chairs. with these editor's picks from Kindle. #958,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) 15 star100%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsA Fantastic Book! Longevity and strength are the hallmarks of E. A. Clore chairs. From the quintessential ladder-back to the hard-working plain chair, with the aptly named mule-ear post, we have perfected our seating to be the best in the business. (And we are proud to talk about it!) All Clore chairs feature our time-tested fiber rush seats with a lacquer finish for added strength and cleanability. And if after thirty or forty years of roughhousing your chairs need reseating, we reseat them for a very reasonable fee. For a different look in your home altogether, we now have the option of a flat, solid wood seat, and we’ve made our armchairs without the arms, allowing for a wider seat.
Refresh your space with a punch of color and pattern with our fully upholstered chairs from Norwalk Furniture. Great for all your seating, or just the heads of the table. Norwalk Furniture blends beautifully with any of our chair styles. Curved Slat Ladder Back Side Chair Curved Slat Ladder Back Arm Chair Ladder Back Dining Side Chair Ladder Back Dining Arm Chair A ladderback chair, also ladder-back chair or fiddle back although that name is used less now due to the creation of the fiddle back chair. It gets its name from the horizontal spindles that serve as the back support on them and are reminiscent of a ladder. Ladderback chairs tend to have tall backs with two uprights. Between these two uprights exists multiple horizontal spindles or slats (three in the picture to the right). The seat can be made of a variety of different materials. Originally the majority of seats were constructed using cane or rush, whereas now, the seats tend to be made of wood. The top slat may be larger than the other slats, pierced, or have a hole in the center, as a utility that makes carrying the chair easier.
The larger top slat could also be easily decorated and adorned. Ladderback chairs, date back to the Middle Ages where they can be found in homes across Europe. By the 17th century this style of chair was among the most common style in England. By the middle of the 17th century, luxury furniture makers began to make ladder-back chairs out of walnut, rather than the more common sycamore or maple and added refined decorations and engravings. The chairs became staples in homes across colonial America. They still remain among the most popular types of chairs.[1] The Metropolitan Museum of Art purchased a ladder-back chair, which was considered a peasant's chair, and was dated between the 17th and 18th centuries, in 1908. Production of the several different parts of the chair required a different set of tools than other chairs popular during the 18th century in colonial America like the Windsor chair and formal sidechairs. Creating the cylindrical pieces of a ladder-back chair, such as the legs, occasionally the uprights, or the spindles, were most easily created using a turner's chisels and gouges as the wood spun on a lathe.