Who doesn’t like miniatures? Miniature ponies, miniature teacups, miniature trains and maybe even miniature golf. There is something about tiny things that makes one wiggle with admiration. So when Montreal-based Bruxe Design decided to make a new line of pendants that featured collectible (mini) chairs, they were definitely on to something. The “Tiny Little Chairs” series of pendants and necklaces are handmade in Montreal and feature precious metal charms that pay homage to mid-century furniture designers who forever changed the design world. Modern icons from the 20th century such as the LCW Plywood Chair by Charles and Ray Eames and the Barcelona Chair designed by Mies van der Rohe are honoured in Bruxe’s collection. The first series of pendants is on sale now and features five chairs available in solid gold, silver and bronze.

The best part is, a portion of the sales from Tiny Little Chairs will be donated to Yele Haiti, in the hopes of contributing to the aid of those who need help during this critical rebuilding period for the devastated country. You can purchase the pendants on both the Bruxe Design and Tiny Little Chairs websites or in store at Colette Paris, Commissaires Montreal, and Trolley Singapore within the next couple weeks. A fashionable accessory that also helps those in Haiti? Just another example of how something small and miniature can sometimes make a big difference.

- Kara Hornland