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Drawing a chair can be a difficult thing to draw if you don't know where to begin. In this article, you will learn how to draw a nice looking wooden chair.
Steps
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![Step 1 Sample angled chair.]()
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Draw four vertical lines.Advertisement -
Draw a lateral line connecting all four vertical lines in the middle. This would look like a parallelogram.
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Draw a square on top of the parallelogram. Darken the vertical lines below the parallelogram this will serve as the chair’s legs.
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Add volume to the outline you made.
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Draw swirls using curved lines on the chair to make it look like wood.
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![Step 7 Color your drawing.]()
Color your drawing.
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![Step 1 Sample basic chair.]()
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Start drawing the back portion of the chair. At first, it will just look like a bunch of horizontal lines.
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Draw the frame of the chair back so it connects to the previous lines you drew representing the back rest.
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Finish drawing the rest of the backrest. Now it's time to move on to the seat portion.
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Start drawing the seat.
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Next, draw the chair's legs at the bottom of the chair's seat. The chair is beginning to come together now.
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Next, draw in any details you may want to add to your chair such as wood textures.
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![Step 8 Lastly, color your chair with the medium of choice if you wish.]()
Lastly, color your chair with the medium of choice if you wish.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I draw the arms on this chair?
Community AnswerIf the chair is facing straight ahead then put the arms at an angle inward and then shade in the shadows.
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Tips
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Don't be afraid to try something new. Get creative with your chair and don't be afraid to make something different.Thanks
About This Article
To draw a chair, start by drawing several short, horizontal lines that will become the slats on the back of the chair. Then, attach the ends with two vertical lines that extend down to where the seat will be. Next, draw a rounded square shape, similar to a parallelogram, for the seat of the chair below the back rest. After you’ve added the seat, draw 4 legs extending down from the bottom of it. Finally, add in details, such as wood texture, and color in the drawing. To learn how to make your chair look even more realistic, read on!
Reader Success Stories
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"Very straightforward and helpful to make a really good-looking chair!"
