Constructed from a mere 4mm thick oak veneered plywood, the new Houdini chair's construction is inspired by techniques used in airplane model making. Two-dimensional plywood slabs are stretched by hand around a complexly milled solid wood ring to form the back and another to form part of the seat. No nails or screws are used to hold the chairs together rather the 2D slabs are glued to the base to stay in position, producing the shape of the chairs.