Reclaimed Material Design & Fabrication
PNW Mushrooms Art Chair
Rescued from the landfill and transformed into a one-of-a-kind art piece, this Queen Anne-style chair is a tribute to the Pacific Northwest's enchanting forests. The PNW Mushrooms Chair features hand-applied designs of amanitas, slippery jacks, and glowing shelf fungi—mushrooms commonly found in our region's woods.
The chair is upholstered in a textured black velvet, a rare and discontinued fabric, adding luxury to its unique charm. The frame, salvaged from the streets of North Portland, has been lovingly restored and painted in rich pigments reflecting the fall hues of our forests. The carved rosette and curved details are highlighted with subtle reds and mossy greens, perfectly complementing the amanita appliqué on the inside backrest.
This piece is both art and function—a comfortable chair that celebrates Portland's natural beauty. It is the first in a series of furniture inspired by Portland and its surroundings.
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My work is created slowly and by hand from reclaimed antiques and materials that come to me in their own time.
Each piece is one of one. I make only a small number of works each year, and every one carries its own history, character, and story. My furniture is not produced; it is found, shaped, and transformed.
