6.08 lbs Star Chair

Materials: Poplar Wood, Screws, Hot Glue

Techniques: Wood Working

Date: Fall 2017

Personal Project

Objective: Design and fabricate the lightest, weight bearing chair (with a back) using only 1/2 inch thick wood or less, hot glue, and screws. No joinery or other materials allowed. 

The Star Chair is a minimalist, weight-bearing chair designed using only ½ inch thick polar wood, hot glue, and screws, with no additional joinery or materials. Weighing just 6.08 pounds, this chair demonstrates the potential of basic materials, showing how design can transform the simplest elements into something functional, beautiful, and valuable.

The chair’s form is inspired by ancient symbols and sacred geometry, with its triangular shape reflecting both historical significance and modern aesthetic. The structure of the Star Chair creates a striking visual balance, while the clever arrangement of materials ensures strength without unnecessary weight. The design highlights the beauty of simplicity, demonstrating that even without complex joinery, raw materials can be assembled to create a stable, comfortable, and visually compelling piece.

Much like the work of alchemists who turned base metals into gold, this chair exemplifies how thoughtful design can elevate humble materials to their highest potential. The Star Chair is not only a functional seating solution but also an artistic statement, showing that beauty and value can emerge from the simplest and most basic components.