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Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs

Build your own kids chairs using pine furring strips - Stackable economical lightweight children's chairs. Can be used indoors or outdoors. This is a using beginner techniques with step by step diagrams, shopping and cut lists, and lots of reader submitted photos.

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs

Specifications

Project typeKids Tables and Chairs
RoomKids and Toys
StyleChildren's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans
DifficultyBeginner Projects
Estimated costUnder $20

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 2 – 1x3s, 8′ long (Furring strips were used for my chair, about $1.50 each)
  • 1 – 1×2, 8′ long (furring strips again, $1 a stick)
  • 1 1/4″ screws 2″ screws OR 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws for pocket holes
  • wood glue finishing supplies

Cut List

  • 3 – 1×3 @ 11″ (Front and Side Aprons)
  • 2 – 1×3 @ 11 3/4″ (Side Supports)
  • 1 - 1x3 @ 12 1/2" (Back Apron)
  • 2 – 1×2 @ 13 1/4″ (Front Legs)
  • 8 – 1×3 @ 12 1/2″ (Seat Slats and Back Slats)
  • 2 – 1×2 @ 26″ (Back Legs)

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • sander
  • level
  • countersink drill bit

Step-by-step Instructions

1

Side Supports

Predrill holes and screw the side supports to the front aprons. I built mine with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws, but you could also use 2″ screws. Use glue.

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs — step 1
2

Front Legs

Now just screw the legs to the front apron and supports. Use 1 1/4″ screws to screw into the side supports.

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs — step 2
3

Side Aprons

Now simply add the side aprons with glue and 1 1/4″ screws.

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs — step 3
4

Back Apron

Back apron is the same length as the seat slats. Just attach the back apron with 2″ screws and glue.

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs — step 4
5

Step 5

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs — step 5
6

Back Slats

Predrill and attach the back slats to the back legs. I spaced mine 1 1/2″ apart. For a different look, you can cut an arch shape out or use three 1x2s for back slats.

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs — step 6
7

Seat Slats

Predrill two holes in both ends of each seat slat. Then screw the seat slats to the chair frame, with 1/8″ gap (evenly spaced between all seat slats) between seat slats. Use glue.

Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs — step 7
8

Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/four-dollar-stackable-childrens-chairs