A CNC-cut dining chair designed for Madison Flitch, a Kansas City furniture studio. The project focused on creating a piece that could be quickly fabricated and replicated using the shop’s existing CNC setup, with detailed assembly instructions to support streamlined in-house production.
Boomerang
Chair
William Waris & Madison Flitch
Highlights
Designed with efficient CNC milling paths and precise joinery for repeatability.
Optimized for minimal waste and straightforward assembly.
Detailed instruction manual ensures accuracy for reproduction and scaling.
Crafted in solid wood with attention to detail in ergonomics, proportion, and durability.
Skills Shown
Digital Fabrication (CNC, Shaper Origin)
Wood Joinery & Furniture
Design for CAD & CAM Workflow
Documentation & Process Company Communication
Material Finishing & Prototyping
Instruction Booklet
Collaboration
Designed in collaboration with Madison Flitch. Companies design philosophy, aesthetics, and manufacturing limitations were all considered. A detailed instruction booklet was made for reproduction for in house reproduction.
Overview
Precise Joinery
Leather Seat and Back
This project redefines how craft can exist within a digital workflow. By designing for CNC production, I was able to bridge precision and personality creating a piece that is efficient to reproduce, yet grounded in the tactile quality of handmade furniture.
Unique Beauty
Crafted in Mahogony
Featured at Kansas State Univeristy design expo Made in Manhattan
Designing
During this phase a combination of sketching and modeling were used to determine chair proportions.
Prototyping
A full size prototype was made to test joinery, fabrication methods, and comfort
CNC Cut Pieces
The final chair uses 16 CNC cut pieces for the chair frame
Sanding, Gluing, and Finishing
Once the pieces are together all thats left is for the leather seat to be attached
Leather Seat
Saddle leather is cut using a template then pulled and stapled into the frame to finish.
Assembly Instructions
Instructions were made for use at Madison Flitch for reproduction of the design a tech pack was also created including templates and CNC files.
View Chair at Madison FlitchView Assembly Instructions