Boston, MA – Interior Designer Steven Favreau is pleased to announce his participation in the International Furnishings and Design Association – New England Chapter (IFDA – NE) Annual “Take a Seat” Touring Exhibition and Gala to benefit the Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development. Close to 20 Boston designers and design students have created unique “up-cycled” chair designs, which were exhibited throughout Greater Boston and which will be auctioned off during the “Take a Seat” Gala on June 1 at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts.

Using his signature dramatic design style Steven created his chair, “Velvet Revolver”, starting with a Robert Allen chair frame that evolved into a strong, edgy statement piece. Exclusively using Robert Allen fabrics, Favreau edged out the lush faux furs and bold velvets using common household items such as straps, screens, metallic hardware, and bungee cords. The soft underbelly of this monochromatic chair became encased in a daring exterior giving the chair a rugged, urban edge.

Favreau recently embarked on a yearlong program with Robert Allen, one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of fine fabrics for the interior design trade, to share his long-standing passion for their fabrics and furniture. He titled the program “My Year with Robert Allen”, and serves as Brand Ambassador with appearances at top design events across the country including the upcoming IFDA – NE “Take A Seat” Gala. In addition, Steven stars in a promotional video for the benefit auction demonstrating the unique partnership between Favreau Design, Robert Allen, and IFDA – NE. Follow Steven’s journey on social media at #MYWRA.

IFDA-NE provides opportunities to cultivate strong business relationships through professionalism, education, collaboration and philanthropy. Their fourth annual “IFDA Take a Seat” features unique creations by industry professionals and design students who have transformed their chairs into works of art. The chairs will be auctioned off at the Gala on June 1 to benefit the Women’s Institute for Housing and Economic Development, an award-winning organization specializing in affordable housing development. For tickets and information please visit: http://takeaseat.ifdane.com/.

Steven Favreau’s dramatic residential interior design brings together the best of contemporary interior design with classic elements, courageously mixing current styles with fine antiques, vibrant colors, bold textures and whimsical, surprising or even irreverent elements. He studied interior design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. A decade after launching a successful interior design firm in San Francisco, he opened a second office in his native Boston in 2012. His unique interior design style has garnered accolades and has been featured in Design New England, California Home + Design, San Francisco Chronicle Stylemakers, Houzz.com and numerous others.