# Help modeling curved chair

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling-curved-chair/4644
**Category:** Modeling Questions
**Created:** [May 5, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling-curved-chair/4644 "2019-05-05T17:56:40Z")
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### Author: ![NoaX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3e96dc/32.png) [@NoaX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NoaX)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling-curved-chair/4644/1 "2019-05-05T17:56:40Z")

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Hi guys,  
I’m new to the Shapr3D community. Hopefully I am posting on the right thread. I’m an UI/UX designer and motion graphics artist, [https://www.instagram.com/nelsonnoa/](https://www.instagram.com/nelsonnoa/)

I’m invested in learning Hard surface modeling which I’ve been at for about a year using C4D. I would also love to improve my CAD skills using Shapr3D.

Recently I began looking at this model, [https://vipp.com/en-us/products/chair-w-fabric](https://vipp.com/en-us/products/chair-w-fabric) : I am particuarly struggling with finding the right approach to model the top part of the chair.

![49%20PM](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/e/e14801f01c074bf234262503ca72d0d0f4eb7dd7.jpeg)

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### Author: ![tommyn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tommyn/32/1714_2.png) [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling-curved-chair/4644/2 "2019-05-05T20:06:00Z")

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As a first order design, try Sweeping a rectangular cross section along the trajectory curve of the back. Just do 1/2 and mirror. Next you might add Lofted sections to account for differences in thickness. Also, you might get better advice with photos from different views.

Best

Tommy

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### Author: ![NoaX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3e96dc/32.png) [@NoaX](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NoaX)
#### Post date: [May 14, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/help-modeling-curved-chair/4644/3 "2019-05-14T20:29:32Z")

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@tommyn

I’m trying to achieve curved surfaces like these.

![](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/e/e18168389378d3698621cc7fc01239a17e88f11c.jpeg)

Would you recommend any tutorials to help with this?