Local Businesses Participate In 'Take A Seat' Design Exhibition And Auction

From IFDA: Four Local Businesses participated in the New England Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association’s (IFDA-NE) annual “Take a Seat” Design Exhibition and Charity Auction.

‘Take a Seat’ features up-cycled, one of a kind chairs designed by local architects, builders, craftsmen and students of the furnishing and design industry. It aims to provide them with a platform to display their inventive and resourceful prowess, promote their craft, all while giving back to the community.

Lee Webster, owner of Mina Fife Antique Store in Newton Upper Falls, created a chair, entitled The Golden Ticket Gout Stool an antique stool, often used in the 18th and 19th centuries to relieve gout pain, which she revived to reflect “the current state of American politics.” Linda Weisberg of LW Interiors in Newton, brought a run-down, 17th century Italian fruit wood chair back to life with new upholstery and named it Going for Baroque. Ana Bonilla of AnaVera Design in Newton, used her childhood in Peru as inspiration for De Colores, a brightly colored chair featuring limes, a staple in Peruvian cuisine.The Yes Chair was created by Newton-based designer Kelly Rogers of Kelly Rogers Interiors. Its fun fabrics and tassle detail make it perfect for kids and adults

The event kick-off took place on May 2nd at the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Boston Signature Store (142 Berkeley St.) with a press preview and Champagne reception. The chairs then travel to Roomscapes in Rockland, MA (40 Reservoir Drive) on May 9th and remain there until they head to the Northshore on May 16where they will be displayed throughout multiple stores located at 3rd Avenue Burlington (3nd Avenue). The Gala and auction will be held at Royale Nightclub (279 Tremont St.) on June 1st from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

A new feature this year is the addition of smartphone bidding that will be available from the opening of the traveling exhibition through the night of the Gala. To place a bid, click HERE.

The proceeds from the auction will benefit three local charitable organizations: Friends of the Children-Boston, The Lyceum Fellowship and The Women’s Institute of Housing and Economic Development.

For additional information on ‘Take a Seat’, please visit www.takeaseat.ifdane.com

Image Courtesy of IFDA