03/23/2023
On February 1st, 1960; one of the most historic civil rights sit-ins was led by 4 courageous black freshmen Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair Jr., and David Richmond attending North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC. Upon sitting at the Woolworth lunch counter, the “4 freshmen” were denied service due to ongoing racial disparities. Refusing to give up their chairs, they watched as their movement spread across the jim crow south and the country & Greensboro became a face of civil rights history.
The Greensboro Chair pays homage to those Greensboro sit-ins pulling visual ques from those very same lunch counter stools where their presence was felt. It represents the men and women who by choosing to sit down, stood up for so much.
Made from bold walnut wood displaying rich streaks of black, using a series of interlocking joinery techniques along with present and Mid-Century Modern design we were able to create a piece that exudes robust visuals through opulent upholstery combined with vigorous cross sections, mirroring the accord of those involved in the event. Whether utilized as an everyday chair or a decorative piece, The Greensboro Chair depicts solidity through detailed structure, illustrating that by sitting down, 4 black freshmen were able to lift a nation.
Now taking orders + on display 📝
