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Circle Back Kids Chair Plans

August 18, 2016 by Amy 19 Comments

It’s amazing what projects you can do with 1 board.  Sometimes it surprises me when a project will only take one board.  Today I’m participating in a one board challenge, the size of board doesn’t matter, but can only use one.  My little girl loves to color and craft.  I’ve been meaning to make her a desk and chair set.  I came across this super cute Double Dot Chair by Land of Nod, and thought it was perfect. However I can’t pay full price, because I know she’ll color on it and that will be very discouraging! The great thing is that you can build one kids chair with one 1″ x 8″ x 8′ board (about $10). I changed up the base a little bit to make it easier to build and assemble.  The kids chair turned out adorable, now I better get on that desk!

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

How to Build a Circle Back Kids Chair

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.  Materials

  • 1 – 1″ x 8″ x 8′ board (actual dimensions 3/4″ x 7 1/4″)
  • 25 – 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws
  • 2 – 1 5/8″ screws or the size you need
  • wood glue
  • sandpaper
  • wood filler
  • paint/primer (Rustoleum Gloss /Zinsser primer)
  • stain (Gray)
    • Approximate lumber cost: $10

When you are buying a board, try and pick as straight as possible for this project.

Step 1

Download and print the patterns for the kids chair legs:  child circle chair leg template and circles: child chair circle template.  Make sure your printer settings are 100% and not ‘fit to page’. Tape together the patterns, gray lines are to assist with line up, and cut out patterns.

Trace 4 half circles onto board, 2 long legs and 2 short legs.  You will also need 2 – 2″ x 8 3/4″ and 2 – 2″ x 8″ pieces from the board.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Use a band saw, jig saw or scroll saw to cut out the pieces.  I used a band saw, I seem to have better control with a band saw over a jig saw.  Sand all of the pieces smooth.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Step 2

Drill pocket holes for 3/4″ material in each end of the 8″ and 8 3/4″ pieces.  Also drill pocket holes in the 8 3/4″ pieces to attach the seat later. (I forgot to do this step at first, whoops!)  Drill pocket holes in 2 of the half circles.  I did 3 pocket holes in the seat half circle, since they won’t show.  For the back half circle, if you strategically place the pocket holes 8 3/4″ apart, they won’t be seen after assembly.  Use wood glue and 1 1/4″ pocket holes to assemble the two circles.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Step 3

On the long legs, measure and mark up 11 1/4″ from the foot.  This is important to make the chair feet sit flat and not rock.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Assemble the chair halves, make sure the pocket holes will all be on the inside, unless you want the holes showing 🙂 . Use wood glue and 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws to attach the 8 3/4″ piece to the long leg, the top of the 8 3/4″ at the 11 1/4″ mark.  Attach the other end of the 8 3/4″ piece to a short leg, keeping the tops flush.  Repeat for the other chair half.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Attach the 8″ pieces between the chair halves with wood glue and 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws. I found it easiest to turn the chair over and place the seat portion on a flat surface to assemble.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Then attach the other chair half to the 8″ pieces.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

Step 4

Fill any cracks or blemishes with wood filler and allow to dry.  Sand the chair frame and circles smooth.  I primed the kids chair frame with paint primer and allowed to dry.  Then I painted the chair frame with Rustoleum Gloss Light Turquoise spray paint.  The seat and back circles were stained with Gray.

Once everything is dry, attach the seat to the frame with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws.  Place the back circle about 3″ up from the seat.  Drill counter sink holes on the chair frame back to attach the back circle.  I used 1 5/8″ screws to attach the back to the frame, the screw length depends on where you drill the counter-sink holes.  The pocket holes in the back circle should be covered by the chair frame.

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

This is a cute little chair for my 3 year old daughter, or for princess bear to read a story!

Build this cute little kids chair with one 1x8 board (about $10), perfect for your next tea party! Free plans and tutorial.

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  • Circle Back Kids Chair Plans by Her Tool Belt – You’re here 🙂

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Filed Under: Built From Scratch, Kid's Furniture Tagged With: chair, DIY furniture, kids

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Comments

  1. Wendi@H2OBungalow says

    August 18, 2016 at 6:28 am

    I am always – always in awe of your talent! $10? Really? This is too cute, I want a set my size! What a beautiful gift for your daughter and when she “decorates it” in her own style it will be even more special 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy says

      August 18, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Ha ha yes I need to remember that…when she ‘decorates it’. 🙂

      Reply
  2. DeDe Designed Decor says

    August 18, 2016 at 9:33 am

    I always love your projects! This is so cute! Now to make a bigger one!

    Reply
  3. Jaime Costiglio says

    August 18, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Amy you really do beautiful and clever work. Another genius project I’m crushing on.

    Reply
  4. Stacy Risenmay says

    August 18, 2016 at 11:06 am

    So creative! I want one in an adult size 🙂 I love these challenges.

    Reply
  5. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    August 18, 2016 at 11:57 am

    I’m completely in awe that you made that with one board!

    Reply
  6. Paula says

    August 18, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    This is so incredibly cute! I know that your daughter is going to love using this chair.

    Reply
  7. gail says

    August 18, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    so clever and creative Amy! I love how you got the circles for the seat and back of this chair! It’s just so darn cute!

    gail

    pinning!

    Reply
  8. Debbie says

    August 18, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Hello awesome chair! Oh my goodness you are so talented!! Love it!
    Debbie

    Reply
  9. Geri Ann says

    August 20, 2016 at 6:20 am

    Hi Wendi,

    Wow!!! That chair is not only amazing but adorable and you are so talented…Geri Ann

    Reply
    • Geri Ann says

      August 20, 2016 at 6:46 am

      Oops meant to say … Hi Amy (sorry)

      Reply
    • Amy says

      August 20, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you Geri!

      Reply
  10. TwoPlusCute says

    August 22, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    I saw it on IG and loved it. So cute (and practical)!

    Now I saw it up close, I am also in DIY awe-land with your woodworking skills.

    Reply
  11. Debrashoppeno5 says

    August 23, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    You did an amazing job. The chair is so cute, I love the circle back and seat. I bet your little girl loves this chair.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      August 23, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you! She sure does.

      Reply
  12. Marie, The Interior Frugalista says

    August 24, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Amy, this child’s chair is adorable with a capital “A”. I can’t believe it was made with just one piece of wood. Your plans make it look so easy. Pinned to several boards to share and bookmark.

    Reply
  13. Lindsay says

    August 26, 2016 at 9:40 am

    This chair is adorable! I really need to build one for my daughter. I have the same problem you mentioned… she will color on it. 🙂

    Can I ask where that rug is from that it’s sitting on? It looks so colorful and adorable.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      August 27, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      Hi Lindsay, it’s a rug I got from Wayfair a while ago. http://www.boldrugs.com/Surya-Alhambra-ALH5007-rugs.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw9IS-BRC4qZXagbLs6uMBEiQAYHBh-woDhAzM0FOJR2Bl52akGhABw4xAunsc3VDgWXheIEgaAsAV8P8HAQ

      Reply
  14. Vineta @ The Handyman's Daughter says

    August 29, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    OMG, I love this! I was amazed at how you managed to get a circle out of a 1 x 8. You can’t even tell that it’s two half circles put together! Great job!

    Reply

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