Furniture Design
Functional Art
at the Next Level
From in-class collaborations and critiques to real-world work experiences, MCAD furniture design majors spend days welding, sandblasting, drilling, sewing, and more. With access to a comprehensive range of tools and materials, students design and fabricate furniture that blends functional forms with expressive style. Additionally, there is an emphasis on experimentation and cross-pollination with other practices, like sculpture, to broaden what’s possible in your work.
Hear about the student experience
As a Furniture Design major, you will:
- Develop technical and conceptual furniture design skills.
- Recieve advanced training in both iterative design and fabrication while also exploring new materials, machinery, and technology.
- Gain foundational skills in a variety of creative media, including sculpture.
- Acquire professional skills and knowledge for a career in your chosen field.
Class Highlights
This Bachelor of Fine Arts program emphasizes a collaborative process of working on teams with students from all MCAD majors. Required classes include:
- Lighting and Accessories
- Furniture Design: Materials and Techniques
- Furniture as Art
- Textile and Surface
After MCAD
There are many paths to explore with a degree in Furniture Design. Potential careers include:
- Fixture Designer
- Furniture Designer
- Furniture Fabricator
- Lighting Designer
- Interior Designer
See what students in this major are making
"During my time in the program, I realized I wanted to focus on the design aspect of furniture making, and tailored my projects to meet that goal."–Colin Corrado ’14, Furniture Designer for Blu Dot