simple outdoor chair with larger arms

A friend at work was wanting a chair for her front porch. This chair was a perfect fit for the space. I made the arms wider for more comfort. I have build several of these for family and friends. I even built a pair for my parents but made them taller so it would be easier for them to get up. They are so comfortable and very easy to build. I can't wait to build the sofa and love seat!

Blog Link

http://ana-white.com/2011/06/plans/simple-white-outdoor-chair

Built from Plan(s)

Outdoor Chair - Modern Comfort Collection

Estimated Time Investment

Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)

Finish Used

Deck stain

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Comments

sharshar1960

Sat, 03/30/2013 - 19:13

Very Nice!

I love this! Your scale is wonderful. Did you just add the wider arms on top of the arms in the plan?

givehugsprn

Sat, 03/30/2013 - 23:00

Thank you. I added the 2x2's

Thank you. I added the 2x2's on the outside instead of going across the top. It made the larger arms very stable.

dawnkasotia

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 06:42

Great job!

I love the wider arms. Did you round them by using a jigsaw and did you use the jigsaw on both arms at the same time?

givehugsprn

Sat, 04/13/2013 - 03:28

Thank you! I did use a jigsaw

Thank you! I did use a jigsaw and i made a template and traced it onto the wood then cut after cutting both arms i clamped together and sanded. The wider arms, I feel, are more comfortable to rest your arm on.

dawnkasotia

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 06:43

Paint

I forgot to ask about the name of the color and brand of paint you used. I like the dark brown color. Thanks.

givehugsprn

Sat, 04/13/2013 - 03:31

paint

I used deck stain instead of paint. Holds up better and easier to reaply when needed and doesnt require a clear coat. I cant remember the name of the color, sorry.