Decoupage Chairs

These chairs begin with original “Bellini” chairs* – award-winning Italian designer chairs featured in MOMA – to which decoupage designs are applied with cut and torn papers. They are finished with multiple coats of polyurenthane, and can be ordered in a gloss or matte finish. Two lines are currently available, the Giving Tree chairs and the Chakra chairs.

All chairs are made to order.

Giving Tree Chairs

These chairs are based on the book “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein, a story about a tree’s joy in giving all it has to a boy. Each leg of the chair represents a different stage of the tree’s selflessness. One front leg shows the tree in its full potential, laden with apples. A back leg depicts the tree after it has given the boy its fruit; the other back leg shows the tree after it has also given away its limbs for lumber. Finally, the other front leg shows the tree as a stump. In the book, the tree’s sadness about not having anything left to give the boy is relieved when it learns that the boy needs a place to sit…

Chakra Chairs

These chairs are based on yogic philosophies of the body’s energetic power systems. The seven major chakras running up the spine are associated with specific colors and sounds, and have as well physical, social, emotional and spiritual attributes. The idea of the individual chakra chairs is to provide fortification within their areas of influence to the sitter. For example, if someone is looking to create more prosperity in their life, sitting in the third chakra chair, which relates to professional presence and material acquisition, would help reinforce that intention.

• First Through Seventh Chakra Chair: This chair represents all seven major chakras. The idea here is that the spine, while seated, will loosely align with and correspond to the colors and influences of all of the seven major chakras, creating overall harmony and balance within the sitter.
• First (or Root) Chakra: Represents “I am.” Responsible for helping us feel grounded and connected to Mother Earth. Located in the feet, legs, perineum. Associated with the color red.
• Second Chakra: Represents “I feel.” Connected to our sexuality and creativity. Located in the pelvic area. Associated with the color orange.
• Third Chakra: Represents “I have.” Connected to our power center, career, ambition. Located in the solar plexus. Associated with the color yellow.
• Fourth or Heart Chakra: Represents “I love.” Responsible for helping us give and receive love and to be in relationship. Associated with the color green.
• Fifth or Throat Chakra: Represents “I speak.” Connected to self-expression and communication. Associated with the color turquoise.
• Sixth or Third-Eye Chakra: Represents “I see.” Connected to our higher intuition. Located in the center of the forehead. Associated with the color indigo.
• Seventh or Crown Chakra: Represents “I know.” Related to our connection to Source or God. Located at the top of the head. Associated with the colors violet and white.

*Bellini-style chairs can be ordered at a reduced price.