Steelcase Wreath and Menorah Charity Auction

It was hard for us to decide whether we wanted to create a wreath or a menorah for this year’s 13th Annual Steelcase Wreath and Menorah Charity Auction, so we decided to design both! Each design is unique and offers a completely different aesthetic.

For the wreath, we utilized off-cuts of acrylic samples graciously donated by 3form. Christmas colors are layered to create a mid-century modern wreath, pin-mounted to a beautiful walnut panel, which was donated by Greatlakes Architectural Millworks. Working together, the materials make a fun, colorful wreath that harkens back to a classic wreath, but with a modern twist! The name, S. Fernando, is a reference to the mid-century modern movement that was so prevalent in the San Fernando Valley.

For the menorah, we wanted an elegant yet slightly quirky design that utilizes olive oil lamps, like the original menorah. Our creation is made from test tubes, an Erlenmeyer flask, and a simple bent steel plate, which was welded by our own Andres Lemus.

Check out the website for more images and process of the wreath and menorah!