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For my design, I combined simple white flowers with thorny vines and accents of baby blue to create swirling patterns across the cushion and back of the chair.

Starting with a rocking chair base, the students in the Spectrum Support Program (SSP) brainstormed how to incorporate a rocking chair into their design. They wanted mobility and movement while also producing a fun chair you could still sit in. Leaning into the rocking chair theme, the students came up with the idea of skiing. To stay on theme with RIT, Roarie- the white skiing tiger was brought to life!

This vintage children's chair was originally purchased as a Christmas present for a little girl from the windows of McCurdy's department store in downtown Rochester. She has long since grown up and it was sitting unused in her brother's garage. I was struck by the listing while searching for a base to paint and had my mind set on it immediately, I loved the idea of painting on a rocking chair, especially one with such a nice shape.\n\nI had trouble figuring out what exactly I should theme the chair around at first. Candyland was my main thought, actually, but I couldn't settle on anything that felt good enough for that wavy centerpiece in the backing of the chair. As soon as I pictured a waterfall, things clicked into place immediately. I was a child who grew up by the Pennsylvania woods, always exploring the creek in my backyard, so there was plenty of inspiration from my own life to draw from.\n\nI would have felt like the coolest kid in the world having this be my reading chair in elementary school, and I hope I'm not the only one!

Our design for this chair is inspired by the official flower of Rochester, the Lilac! The Lilac Garden is representative of many of the different ways in which native plants feed several aspects of the environment, from providing food to insects such as the butterflies we designed (Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Clouded Sulphur Butterfly, and Red Admiral, all of which can be found throughout Rochester!), to sufficing as essential habitats and nutrient sources of aquatic and soil ecosystems, and so much more. It serves as a reminder that planting native plants in any environment can help so many more critters than what can be seen on the surface, and we sincerely hope for it to be able to spread joy into the life of whoever ends up taking it home.

My inspiration for the chair was originally Alice and wonderland but I went for a warmer color scheme, I wanted it to look like a retro fire station.

The peacock, India’s national bird, is a symbol of pride and beauty. Henna, a traditional art form, represents joy, celebration, and good luck. This chair merges both into a vibrant tribute to my roots—reviving the colors, patterns, and childhood memories that continue to inspire my art.

This lemon chair is bright and colorful, with the intention of lighting up the room! There are hand painted lemons and lavender on the back of the chair, with a lemon print fabric covering the seat. Each of the legs is painted a bright color which accents other colors incorporated into the design!

I just want to create a fun and whimsical chair with some characters having a small adventure!

Celebrating the Class of 2026 with this chair design! I wanted to create a design that highlights the classic RIT Tiger logo with some additional features like the graduation cap. Reflecting on my time at RIT, I enjoyed the multiple opportunities from different clubs, classes, and workshops that pushed my work as an Illustration student. I look forward to future opportunities post graduation thanks to my professors and advisors who have supported me through RIT.

This chair, peak of color was designed to be something classy but whimsical all at the same time. The bright pops of color on the underside of the chair are meant to give it a unique personality, like you meet someone for the first time and it isn't until you look beneath the surface where you find their unique spark.

Spending time in the countryside is something I love, but don’t always have the opportunity to do living in Rochester. For me, Rural Lawn is emblematic of the quiet summer nights in the rural parts of the Northeast that make me feel so nostalgic. I hope when gazing upon it, you smell the fresh wildflowers, enjoy the scenery, and it makes you want to take a walk on a quiet piece of land.

Created by the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, this chair represents love, unity, and service. Decorated with candy hearts, it symbolizes the power of kind words and meaningful actions in uplifting others. Each heart reflects a message of compassion, reminding us that even small gestures can make a big impact.\n\nThrough this piece, we celebrate sisterhood and our commitment to giving back to the community, turning creativity into positive change.

RIT's House of the Arts (HArts) is a vibrant community of students who all share a passion for the arts. The theme of this chair reflects our lively and colorful organization, and is inspired by aesthetics from the Y2K and vaporwave eras.\n\nThe spectrum of colors reflected from a CD was the main motif we decided upon. From there, the design evolved to incorporate vivid colors and bold shapes throughout. The HArts organization's colors are also apparent with the classic CMYK color palette.\n\nWe hope you enjoy viewing this piece!

I looked first at the chair legs and thought that putting designs on it would make it interesting. I liked the idea of putting the flamingos onto the legs to give the chair color and interest. I then thought about putting a spiral on the seat so when you look downward it looks like a rabbit hole. The mad hatter hat is a subtle nod to the decent into madness and the character. Then putting on the back the Cheshire Cat was to encourage the viewer to see all sides of the chair. The design as a whole wanted to feel chaotic and fun and I really enjoyed the ability to freely play with color and design.

This paired chair set explores the quiet transition between seasons. One chair in a cool white, gradually dissolving into delicate dots, symbolizing the fading chill of winter. The second chair mirrors the journey in a deep forest green, painted from the opposite side and moving inward with the same dotted transition to represent the warmth and growth of the summer. Simple in design, these chairs are meant to show how seamlessly one season flows into the next, cold-warm, rest-renewal.

Anyone who has known and loved a dog knows that they are magical creatures. Beacons of unconditional love and acceptance, dogs effortlessly embody some of our very best ideals. In celebration of that magic I created this wrinkly wizard pup!

Our chair design was inspired by RITchie, the heart and spirit of RIT. We wanted to capture the energy, pride, and bold personality that RITchie represents across campus. The design reflects strength, movement, and school spirit, blending creativity with functionality. Every detail was thoughtfully crafted to celebrate RIT’s vibrant community while creating a piece that is both visually striking and meaningful.

I missed the warmth of spring and I love cherry blossoms so I wanted to combine the two, creating a cherry blossom chair "blooming" into the spring as we start a new journey in the new year.

This chair design was inspired by a painted wooden box that I kept in my childhood bedroom. I got it at a garage sale when I was very little and it's always been one of my favorite belongings. It was brightly painted with lots of fun designs and I loved it too much to ever put anything in it. I wanted to pour my love for that box into this chair.

I was inspired by Mexico and the beauty of the design work I came across.

We knew we wanted to have a bold design and reupholster the chair seat, so we firstly based our idea off of which fabric we chose, that being one with a light blue background adorned with little red lobsters. Then we decided to personify the whole chair as a lobster itself, painting a gradient on the backing like a lobster abdomen, wrapping it in trim much like a checkered picnic cloth, and attaching lobster claws to the armrests.

Inspired by the energy and innovation of the RIT community, this stool is a labor of love. The design centers around the powerful imagery of the tiger, symbolizing strength and focus. Built to be as sturdy as it is beautiful, the seat is hand-selected hardwood maple, carved with a CNC, hand finished to highlight its natural grain, and sealed with epoxy, making it a unique, one-of-a-kind addition to this year’s United Way auction.

Neutral wood armchair with clean lines and a taupe finish, paired with a blue and off white cushion for soft contrast. Simple, modern, and easy to style. Cozy and functional, this chair is inspired by modern art and perfect for anywhere in your home!

I wanted to go with food theme this year and since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it seemed like a fun one!

Our chair was inspired by the Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon book, along with Curious George, Up, Up, and Away book. The children at Margaret's House used their very own fingerprints in paint to create the fabric part of each small balloon, called the envelope. Then each balloon was given lines and a basket to complete it.

Inspired by graphical realism and cyberpunk graphic design, I took inspiration from Antireal, one of my favorite artists for this work. With such a dark background, each color really gets to emerge against the black background. I wanted to create a really simple design, and one that was very simple to understand. During my process, I thought of the chair more as a 3 dimensional canvas than as a piece of woodwork, which helped me spatially visual how I wanted my design to interact with the work surface. As a 3D digital design major, I don't get to use physical materials often, so this project was a fun deviation for me.\n\nAs for my team, Cameron and Atticus helped me sand down the chair for painting, and Bryanna Hoang helped with the painting.\n\nMy artist signature can be found on the bottom of the chair in white paint and I also wrote "RIT" on the bottom.\n\nIf you are interested in my other work, please see my Art Station: jj_wu.artstation.com

The idea just came to mind while thinking of what to paint the chair. I thought this would look nice on someone's porch, or in a dining room.

Painted in a soft blue‑gray reminiscent of misty horizons, this chair feels as though it drifted in on a quiet breeze from an attic filled with forgotten adventures. Its carved details carry a gentle, timeworn patina, with subtle traces of memory settling into every curve and corner. Brushed gold accents catch the light like sunbeams glancing off the edges of an old treasure map, offering just a hint of mystery and promise. True to its name, The Traveler’s Rest invites a moment of peace, a sense of direction, and a gentle reminder that every journey, whether near or far, long or brief, holds its own quiet and extraordinary beauty.

This little Buffalo Bills rocking chair is painted to spark team spirit in even the tiniest fans! This is the perfect gift for inspiring the next generation of the Bills Mafia, especially now that Josh Allen and his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, are expecting their first baby and adding the littlest Buffalo Bill to the team! Bid for your kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews. You won't find anything like this in the store on game day!

This chair is a children's rocking chair with painted roller coasters and blue skies. As our club was founded based on roller coaster appreciation, we thought there was no other way to best represent us!

I wanted to combine a realistic style with more of a coloring book/crayon texture to reflect back on childhood wonders.

A set of sweet and sour apple seats for you and a friend!

Once upon a time, an artist fueled by stardust and a sprinkle of 80s magic, rescued a forgotten desk and two lonely chairs from the "Gloom" and transformed them into the most radiant workspace in Rainbow Land!\n\nRainbow Brite - Dressed to impress in Rainbow Brite’s iconic blue tunic and the empowering reminder that "Brite is Beautiful," this chair serves as a daily pep talk for any little dreamer. It’s perfect for sitting tall while plotting ways to defeat the "blahs."\n\nTwink - Reimagined as Rainbow’s right-hand Sprite, he's covered in plush fur that’s softer than a star-sprinkled dream. With a personality as bouncy as Twink himself, it’s the ultimate cozy nook for reading or whispering secrets to a Color Kid.\n\nThe "Friends of Rainbow" Desk is a celebration of friendship, decoupaged with a vibrant collage of Rainbow Brite, Starlite, and the whole gang. From the first sketch to the final glittery touch, this desk is a portal to a world where color always wins.

"Bugs on the run" was created with children, and the joy they bring, in mind. Each bug crawling over this chair has a smile on its face, a reminder that wonder can be found in even the smallest of moments. This piece invites you to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the playful beauty that surrounds us every day. From sunshine on your face to butterflies floating by, there is magic in the world if we pause long enough to see it. We hope this chair sparks that sense of adventure and encourages everyone, children and adults, to embrace the simple joys that make life truly beautiful.

This chair represents a celebration of renewal; featuring a timeless white frame paired with floral embellishments and a seat alive with color. Each bloom acts as reminder that life’s most meaningful moments often unfold in gentle, unexpected ways. Accents of butterflies symbolize transformation and the courage to embrace change. Inscribed with a heartfelt message, “Be your kind of beautiful,” offers a daily reminder of individuality and self-love. Whether placed in a cozy reading corner, a sunlit bedroom, or a welcoming entryway, this one-of-a-kind chair is a gentle reminder that beauty blooms in authenticity and that every new beginning holds promise.

This chair gave me a chance to try drip pour painting on it. I have been exploring with drip pour over the years, but not on such a big piece like this. As well as the chair used to be a black color. I was worried the paint wasn’t going to be able to cover it all up with them being light. So I painted the chair a nice cream tan color underneath about 3-4 times to cover most of it up, and I think that really helped the initial flow of paint cover it over. I did these pours about 3-4 times to cover the whole chair, and then covered in poly acrylic to seal it in for wear. I went for a nice leather fabric for the seat, so I redid the entire seat of the chair to fit into my design.

Starry Starry Chair came about because I adore Van Gogh and I thought it might be cool to make an impressionist piece in his honor.

This chair has a bunch of little critters on it, namely the star-nosed mole. There’s also a few pink fairy armadillos on it. I’m writing this before having completed the chair but I still think you should buy it. The star-nosed moles are really cute.

This chair is intended to inspire growth, happiness, and authenticity. I hope it brings you joy!

I painted this chair with swirls and flowers to represent growth and renewal, something I hope for all children, especially those in need.

I saw this board(the chair back) and thought it looked like a comfortable back rest. So I built a chair around it.