Atlanta Furniture Bank Sets Feb. Gala

December 17, 2009  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on December 18, 2009 The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta will hold its annual fundraising gala, Chairish the Future, on Saturday, Feb. 27,  at the Foundry at Puritan Mill.

Chairish the Future showcases the work and creativity of local artists and designers who have donated their time, talents and energy to create original works of art out of used chairs and furniture. Fueled by the spirit of goodwill, the results are stunning artistic reincarnations of the furniture in the style of each artist and designer. The event offers guests the opportunity to own these sophisticated, artistic and useful home furnishings during both live and silent auctions, which will also include restaurant, entertainment and travel packages.

In a continued effort to further incorporate the many creative talents in Atlanta's architectural and design community, Furniture Bank has made the Design Firm Competition an annual addition to the fundraising gala. The competition challenges teams from 20 Atlanta-area design firms in the Atlanta area to transform a child-size wooden table and chair set into a work of art that is kid-friendly, functional, and fun.  All entries will be available for viewing and purchase at Chairish the Future, where the winning teams will be announced.

For more information about the event, or to order tickets, please visit the Chairish the Future Web site.

In 2008, the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta directly served 3,036 people in 1,144 households, including more than 1,700 children. The average household received 14 pieces of furniture, most of which were beds. The Furniture Bank also provides a green option for individuals, hotels and companies who need to discard furniture by recycling 420 tons of furniture each year that might otherwise end up in a landfill.