The Vision
We participated in a local Naperville charity event called the Chair Affair. Local businesses/people signed up to create a chair that would be displayed at a local business for a month. After that, they’d be auctioned off for charity. Previously, we made a chair out of a suitcase, so how do you top that? We brainstormed without much success but after a while the idea came to us. How about a Mid-Century Modern chair that has a seat and back made entirely out of belts?
The Outcome
Being able to imagine a chair made from belts is one thing, turning it into a chair made from belts is a totally different exercise. First, the frame was constructed by hand out of Ash. Next, we came to the realization that it was going to take a lot of belts to cover the seat and back. In fact, it took over 60 belts. If you’re looking around second-hand stores these days for a belt, I wouldn’t bother. Pretty sure we cleaned out all inventory in the area!! All the buckles had to be removed and each belt was hand-woven through the frame and fastened.
Upon completion, the chair looked amazing. The design was sleek and minimal, just like a Mid-Century Modern chair should be. The belts were all different colors/sizes, so it created a beautiful contrast on the seat and frame.
More Examples
Check out a few more chairs from the Chair Affair!
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