Thanks to the Daily Hampshire Gazette for publishing an article about Johnny Geraghty and me and our participation in IFDA New England’s Take A Seat series of events! We enjoy collaborating and working with clients, and are proud to be members of IFDA New England and supporting the Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development through the auctioning of our chairs, and other work!
Link to the article on-line – Daily Hampshire Gazette: Take A Seat Article
Johnny’s Grain of Thought Facebook Page
Two area businesses create unique chairs for charity
By Scott Merzback – Staff Writer
Karen Dzendolet of Pelham seated in “Suave Swivel.” Elaine Fredrick—Submitted Photo
Karen Dzendolet, principal and owner of KDZ Designs in Pelham, and John Geraghty, founder of Grain of Thought Furniture Design and Woodworks in Southampton, made the pieces for the “Take a Seat” design exhibition.
The exhibition and auction is put on annually by the New England Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association and encourages designers, crafstpeople and builders to make what are known as “upcycled, one-of-a-kind chairs”
Geraghty used wood to build what he calls the “Grain of Thought” dining chair, while Dzendolet created the “Suave Swivel” that mimics a vintage 1960s swivel-base chair with updated fabrics.
The gala and auction will be held at Royale Nightclub, 279 Tremont St., Boston, Thursday, June 1st from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
For more information on “Take a Seat,” go to www.takeaseat.ifdane.com or www.facebook.com/takeaseatifda
Scott Merzbach can be reached at smerzbach@gazettenet.com.
