Piet Hein Eek: Reclaimed Wood Furniture

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

There are many roots to our addiction to consumption, but in this post I am going to discuss just one of them… aesthetics. It’s funny that dispite the inherent aesthetic beauty of nature and the environemnt, our desire to make our own environments aesthetically pleasing can wreak havoc on the former. Now obviously there [...]

Grow Some Balls…Eco Ball Chairs That Is!

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Paula Mitchell Bentley .

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Who wouldn’t like a chair called “Let’s Grow Some Balls”? This cool design is by Doreen Westphal of Krejci. I love it’s two fold environmental aspects of being made from recycled plastic and housing plants. Another green aspect to the chair is that you don’t have to get rid of it when you tire of it’s style and design. Instead, you can just replant and give the chair an entirely different feel.

DIY: Give an Old Trunk a New Life

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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When there’s something in the house that starts to look a little ragged, it’s hard to resist the call of IKEA. It’s so easy to hit up that Swedish wonderland and replace an aging piece on the cheap. Rather than send that beat up old trunk to the landfill, it’s pretty easy and fun to make your own, handmade cover!

Reclaiming Old Furniture With a New Edge

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Laurent Corio designed this new take on an old piece of furniture. The trestle legs, reminiscent of a saw horse, give this old table a whole new aura. As an antique fanatic (maybe a strange pastime for a 28 year old male) I see mountains of decent furniture that just looks tired and lacks that [...]

Environment Furniture Balances Innovation and Sustainability with Exotic Materials

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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Buying exotic wood furniture can be a boondoggle. Many of the world’s exotic trees have been over-harvested due to the high demand over the years, and the programs that bring the consumer’s awareness to the plight of tropical hardwoods are still gaining traction from the mainstream. Environment Furniture is one company striving to balance innovation [...]

Botanist Benches Add Style to Your Space

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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Botanist Benches, out of Santa Ana, California, are made out of up to 50% recycled aluminum and come in a dazzling variety of colors, with custom pieces available to fit your home or office. Before you comment on the fact that these are new pieces of furniture (maybe not so eco-friendly), the company is committed [...]

Got Patience? Grow Some Furniture in Your Yard

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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Australian artists Peter Cook (Pook) and Becky Northey shape living trees into sculptures, growing chairs and tables and mirror frames, even candelabras and people trees. Their partnership, Pooktre Tree Shapers, uses wild plum and black cherry for their art, which takes as long as 8 to 10 years to grow for the bigger pieces.

Recycled Mattress Furniture: Madam Rubens Collection

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Living in the city I see discarded mattresses out on the curb every week. They are difficult to recycle, create a large amount of waste, and no one wants to use someone else’s old mattress. Frank Willems has created funky furniture by bending and folding mattress into usable forms.

Reclaimed, Restored, Recycled Bowling Lanes

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Counter Evolution out of NYC is scavenging discarded bowling alley lane wood and crafting heavy duty tables, chairs, and bars. The gloriously finished wood was milled over a century ago in some cases and has amazing character.