Made this one at school as well. This chair is made from maple and I loved the curl it has on the sides. I did not stain it at all. I don’t like to stain unless asked to or if it is a lower grade wood. I made this one for my hubby. I did a small amount of upholstery on this one. it turned out well. It now sits as a lone range in the corner of my room and houses clothes that are thrown about and maybe a stuffed animal or two…