Robert van embricqs rising furniture repair
Where to get Scandinavian Furniture in Makati
Before moving to Manila from Berlin, I was quite worried that it would be difficult to find Scandinavian-style furniture in Metro Manila. Luckily, there are more options now. Naturally, it’s not as common as in Europe, but I actually have fun finding out Metro Manila’s secrets. Recently someone sent me a message asking for help, so I’ve decided to share my finds below.
Could you suggest places to buy Scandinavian-style furniture? For example IKEA minimalist type with white and grey accents. I’m trying to look around but I cannot seem to find this type of style in furniture shops in Makati.
BEFORE I DIVE IN
- GOOD TO KNOW: When buying furniture here in Manila, or anywhere else for that matter, always ask if an item is solid wood or MDF. If they say it’s veneer, that usually means it’s made of composite wood inside (not solid) then they have a very thin layer of expensive wood on top. What does this mean? Veneer is expensive, yet it’s not solid wood. If you scratch it, it’s going to be as difficult or impossible to repair, unlike solid wood, which can be fixed.
- WHY BUY SOLID WOOD? When solid wood is scratched or damaged, it can still be repaired and restored, so it’s a better investment in the long run, and also better for the environment. It also has a higher resale value than MDF laminate or veneer furniture which is basically disposable and does not ship well once assembled. Solid wood furniture, if you can afford it or find good deals, can last several lifetimes, and can be upcycled so it’s the sustainable choice for me.
- CAVEAT: Solid wood is a natural material and can expand and contract, so changes in temperature and humidity can affect it. I usually go for brands that kiln dry their wood so that there is minimal chance of cracking.
PHILUX
Okay so this is not strictly Scandinavian, but I am so in love with Philux’s Scandiana pieces. Sc
Introduction: DIY Rising Table
I saw this beautiful chair from jim_chung, which was inspired by the great designer Robert van Embricqs. You can find his work at www.robertvanembricqs.com. I wanted to rebuilt his rising table on my own. This is my version of the table and I want to share it with you.
I hope you like it and will enjoy the instructions. Have fun :)
Step 1: Marking and Cutting the Wooden Strips
I use 20 wooden strips with 2cmx2cm cross-section and a length of 100cm. This will lead to a round table with a 40cm diameter and a height of approximately 45cm. You can increase the size of the tabletop by adding more strips. The height can increased by using longer strips.
But let's get to work with aligning all 20 strips next to each other. Now I find the middle of the rectangle and draw a circle with the diameter of the 40cm. I use a pencil and a string, because I don't have a compasses, which is big enough.
Now I can draw marks for the cutting on each strip close to the circle. I just need to mark the half of the strips, because there is a symmetry to the horizontal axis and I can cut two strips simultaneously. Make sure to number the strips. I use the numbers 1 to 20. So I can cut 1 and 20, 2 and 19 ... and so on simultaneously. I have to cut each strip into three pieces. Make sure to number all of them.
Step 2: Milling Notches for the Hinges
I bought hinges with the same width as the wooden stripes, in my case 2cm. I want them to fit perfectly on the stripes. Therefore I use my router to cut small notches into the stripes. I mark the area with a pencil and use my router to finish the job...well this will take a while, there are 80 notches to cut :)
Step 3: Glueing the Tabletop
Next step is to glue the tabletop pieces together. Actually you can do this later, but I'll do it now, so the glue can dry and I can continue with the rest in the meanwhile. Well there is not much to say. I use wood glue to glue the pieces and clamps to put a bit First off, I'd like to make clear that the design of the Rising Chair is not mine. It was the product of the genius of Robert van Embricqs, who won the RedDot Design Award in 2011 in the Netherlands for this design. There is a propensity in the furniture design and manufacturing business to poach ideas without apparent liability. Le Corbusier's Chaise Lounge and the Eames Chair have been copied by so many manufacturers for so many decades with impunity, supported by a buying public who are happy to have scored a deal. Even though the Rising Chair is a relatively young design, I'm aware of at least one American designer who has shamelessly copied the design and marketed it as his own under the moniker of The Arania Seat. Yet counterfeit Gucci or Hermes bag are prosecuted with vigour. The Rising Chair doubles as a piece of static art as well as a truly functional chair that can be folded flat and conveniently stored as a thin sheet of wood. Originally constructed in teak or ash, I wanted to make one out of something that would withstand the harsh Canadian climate and allow year round outdoor usage. And to see if I could reverse engineer the design as well! 37 one inch square tube aluminum, 60 inches in length 148 white plastic ends caps to fit aluminum tube 37 3/4" high hinges 148 #4 machine screws 2 four foot length of 3/8" diameter metal threaded rod and nuts scrap lumber to construct jigs The chair is made of 18 pairs of aluminum square tube with one central lone tube making a total of 37. Each five foot length of tube must be cut once, precisely according to the chart and all ends cleaned up and finished with a white plastic end cap. A 3/8" hole is drilled through two sides of each square tube (the two tubes resulting from each cut) and a simple jig was fabricated to ensure the hole is drilled exactly in the same spot for each t .Introduction: Jim's Rising Chair
Step 1: What Is a "Rising Chair"?
Step 2: Materials
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