Unique Chair in Mica by Micah Heimlich

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THE TALENTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA designer Micah Heimlich has incorporated mica into his creations for over a decade. This versatile mineral … more THE TALENTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA designer Micah Heimlich has incorporated mica into his creations for over a decade. This versatile mineral has found its place as cladding for furniture, decorative windows, lamps, and more. Recently, he has ventured into abstract art, blending techniques from sand painting, collage, and ceramics. These signature works blur the lines between design and art, chance and intentionality, gesture and automatism.

Mica, renowned for its cleavable and ornamental properties, boasts a rich history of cultural use. Its symbolic and practical appeal exists across many continents and contexts, in architecture, art supplies, and even as a cosmetic ingredient. Today, mica has wide applications in electronics and personal care products.

With its friability and mesmerizing chatoyance, mica has long symbolized the interconnectedness of existence. It embodies the concept of the “Ladder of Being,” representing a continuum that spans from the depths of the earth to the heavens above, reflecting humanity’s cosmic connection.

Paul Foss

*This one-of-a-kind chair is an absolute show stopper and incredibly comfortable to boot! less