Limited-Edition Mini Terrace Chairs

A portion of the proceeds from each sale of the 2026 Mini Terrace Chair will be donated to UHS’ Survivor Empowerment Fund, which supports UW–Madison student survivors of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and stalking.

The chair features a vivid purple paint, called signal violet. Purple is the nationally recognized color associated with domestic violence awareness and represents courage, peace and dedication to ending violence. The signal violet hue was chosen, in part, to serve as a beacon of support for survivors.

The Open Seat is a food pantry run by students, for students. The organization strives to provide healthy and accessible sources of food, personal-care goods, and household products to any enrolled student in need.

Each of these hand-splattered chairs was uniquely painted by Multicultural Student Center (MSC) students and staff. 

The black mini chairs feature four paint colors that represent the MSC’s identity centers: the Black Cultural Center (yellow), Indigenous Student Center (blue), Latinx Cultural Center (teal) and APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) Student Center (red).

In 2024, the Wisconsin Union team and the UW–Madison Office of Strategic Communication collaborated to create the new mini chair as part of the university’s yearlong anniversary celebration and celebration of the Wisconsin Idea, a belief that UW–Madison’s teaching, research and public service should push beyond the boundaries of campus to improve the lives of all.

The Suicide Prevention Fund at University Health Services (UHS) provides critical support and infrastructure for comprehensive suicide prevention initiatives and mental health resources at UW-Madison.

The Wisco Industries team in Oregon, Wisconsin, crafted the chairs and painted them purple after which the Wisconsin Union, including UW–Madison students, hand-painted flecks of teal, making each chair completely unique. Design inspiration was drawn from purple and teal ribbons that are used to raise awareness and support of suicide prevention.

The UW–Madison Green Fund supports student-initiated projects that address the environmental footprint, social impact, and operating costs of campus facilities.

A portion of the proceeds from this cow-print mini chair went towards benefiting Vet Med's building expansion project.