Rachel B.'s Profile

Gross!

If I remember right, it was Frank Lloyd Wright who referred to ornately carved wood as wood that's been tortured. That's what this is, for sure.

My poor mother, when I was 15 I painted my room in four or five different (hideous) colors, all swirled together like a lava lamp on the wall. I thought it was the coolest.

I think that it's great that this kid has made a unique, creative chair out of what was already an ugly old chair. He's experimenting, and developing his own style. I've got to say, I like it better than the tacky furniture and design that's marketed to teens at places like Pottery Barn Teen:

http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmguy/thmguystp/index.cfm

This would look perfect on the mantle in my new house! Love it!