Young creators under 16 were invited to imagine and illustrate their dream chair through hand-drawn or mixed media artworks.
The Little Artist Chair Competition
Sketch a Seat invited the next generation of creatives to reimagine what a chair could be. Open to young artists and makers under 16, the competition encouraged playful thinking through drawing, painting and collage.
From colourful interpretations of design classics to entirely original concepts, the entries showcased imagination, personality and a fresh perspective on everyday design. Entrants were offered the chance to win a prize of their choosing from Magis or Vitra’s imaginative collection of children’s seating.
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Little artists, big ideas
Each artwork offers a glimpse into how children imagine comfort, colour, movement and play. Browse the submitted chair concepts below.
Fal Chair
A stripe design with chunky legs and curved back.
Bar Chair
Comfortable and easy to carry outdoors.
Robo Chair
A chair with rocket boosters on the bottom, a propeller on the top and 2 hands that can do whatever you ask them to and have long reach so they can grab stuff for you.
The Spiny Pey
This chair is perfect because it matches what I need and what others would enjoy. It spins, has wheels, and feels very comfortable with soft cushioning. It includes armrests, a cup holder, and an adjustable headrest. It can be any colour your heart desires.
The Rocket Chair
I need to have a rocket on my chair because I need to drive it and blast off with fire. It has 6 wheels. You sit on an aquarium with 2 fish in it.
The Waffle Stool
The waffle is a fun food and so is the stool. Each waffle is made of a plastic core with foam and vinyl on the outside. Every waffle is removable to adjust size and preference of look. Add-ons are pillows and blankets in fun toppings such maple syrup and blueberries.
That’s Me Chair
The back is green with grass because I like going outside, it is soft grass - it has my name on it at the top because I am learning to write my name - the pillow is made of pink cloud - it has 5 legs!
Happy :-) Marshmallow Chair
Soft and squishy chair made out of marshmallows that makes you feel happy!
Rainbow Craft Block Chair
A very blocky throne made out of rainbow magnetic blocks that can change shape to make other blocky chairs. I am inspired by my magnetic cube toy that changes shape.
The Relaxer
This is comfortable chair with soft cushions, arm and foot rests. A good head rest allows for ultimate relaxation.
Lolly Chair
This is my lolly chair, it’s super squishy and full of my favourite treats which you can also snack on.
Ice Cream Chair
Ice Cream Chair, designed by Eri Bozzetto, blends whimsy with function. Its hollowed scoop invites little ones to get cosy, while the cone’s extended base creates spaces for reading or resting - perfect for playful relaxation.
Colourful Blob Chair
Made of recycled plastic Inspiration: a blob How is it made: with a recycled plastic machine About: colour, fun and expressing yourself.
The Crown Chair
The Crown Chair is designed for a pop star’s music studio. In a dark recording space, its electric yellow colour pops vividly. I imagine an artist dropping into it between takes, feeling creative, channelling ideas, half-thinking, half-writing, half-dreaming. The crown-like shape frames the sitter, putting them in the spotlight.
Spotty the Chouch
Sometimes you need a chair, sometimes you need a couch. This chouch can switch between both with a button, and I love giraffes.
Cherry Chairs
The Cherry Chairs seat two people. It hangs from the ceiling and can swing while you read or relax. The "Cherries" are hollow and you can store whatever you like inside. The inside of the cherries are covered with a nice caramel coloured velvet.
Flower Rainbow Glitter Light-Up Chair
When you sit on it it lights up! Because there’s a light where you sit and a button you sit on so it lights up. The light lets you see the rainbows and flowers and glitter if it’s dark. I think they will like it.
The Berry Comfy Chair
Small sitting chair for reading made of 100% willow wood. Fabric covered cushions are 100% cotton in strawberry pattern of light green, dark green, pale pink and red with black outlines. Stuffing is sheep’s wool. Very warm and cozy. Extra round cushion in pale pink and blue.
Panton chair
I thought this idea was really cool. I love how I drew a sunset going over Uluru. Instead of being cacti I chose the Panton chair. I loved this drawing, it just shows how pretty it is. I hope that you guys like it!
Magis
Driven by a spirit of experimentation, this Italian studio creates bold, technically innovative furniture and accessories for indoor, outdoor, and contract environments. Its name—Latin for “more”—reflects an ambition to consistently exceed expectations through design, technology, and craftsmanship.
Vitra
Vitra champions timeless design over short-lived trends. Founded in 1950, the Swiss family-owned company is grounded in a functionalist design philosophy that favours clarity, purpose, and restraint. Today, it continues to collaborate with leading contemporary designers to shape how we live and work.
