Cardboard Furniture

I started the project by creating a cardboard prototype. Throughout the prototyping process I have realized that my design is not feasible for the sheer amount of cardboard that is used. In the full model, I plan on floating the levels by adding small supports of roll cardboard to add 3-5 inches of space in between each gradation.

I began my final project by laminating pieces of cardboard together with glue; I used three layers of cardboard for each level.

After the layers were dry, I began to hand sketch my design The shape was organic so the measurements weren't exact, but each layer was two inches inward on all sides than the one below it. I used the dremmel tool to cut off the excess on the outside and cut out the middle.

I then began to cut 2 inch PVC pipe in four inch increments and wrap it in roll cardboard. These would be placed in between the levels and offer structural support as well as be ascetically pleasing. 

I assembled the layers with hot glue in between the pipe sections and the levels.

I cut out one final layer for the top, but did not cut out the middle, giving my table a table top.

After all the glue dried, I moved my coffee table out of the workshop and to be displayed. I am very pleased with my final result. I would of liked to make an exact replica of my prototype but I quickly realized that it used too much cardboard and I would be cutting the layers until I'm 80. My design went through several evolutions. After realizing it couldnt be my prototype, I was going to make a fort. Then I realized that the piece would be more practical as a coffee table. I am very content with the way it turned out.