Jun 21, 2008
By Matt
We all have old newspapers sitting around waiting to be recycled but Belgian Designer Charles Kaisin is sitting around ON old newspapers that he upcycled into this amazing expandable bench. He endeavored to turn the mundane into something extraordinary in a way that would highlight the concept of recycling.
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May 9, 2008
By Matt
The FlexibleLove 16 seats one to sixteen people. It uses an accordion like honeycomb structure to compact to a single chair or expand into an number of styles that can seat up to sixteen adults! The FlexibleLove 16 is made entirely from recycled materials (post-consumer recycled paper and post-industrial recycled wood) and uses pre-existing production processes to reduce environmental impact during manufacturing.
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Apr 20, 2008
By Matt
UK Company Ghost Furniture brings old relics back from the dead. By using traditional techniques and eco-friendly materials they breath new life into these pieces. You can buy from their collection or have your own finds transformed.
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Apr 17, 2008
By Matt
This beautifully simple entry way cubby unit is made from reclaimed oak staves, used in wine-aging process at California wineries. It features a non-toxic finish, and a recycled plywood core held together with non-toxic glue. This is just one of the many eco-friendly designs from Cliff Spencer.
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Apr 7, 2008
By Matt
Hyacinth is a renewable and fast growing material that can be woven together creating marvelous fabric like coverings. The Sushi Daybed uses woven hyacinth over a rattan frame to create a mellifluous structure. Like bamboo, the growth rate of hyacinth is astounding and is adapted to perfect functionality and beauty with the Sushi Daybed. Available with a 100% cotton cushion to accent this piece the Sushi is another example of exquisite taste and vision come reality in a sustainable manner.
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Mar 31, 2008
By Matt
You can feel good about these trash turned treasure beauties. Ryan Frank’s range of Strata furniture is made from wood salvaged from wood salvaged from old office furniture. This range consists of a chair, stool, coffee table, & a dining table.
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Mar 19, 2008
By Matt
Booya Bloxes! At first glance you may think “how are these cardboard cut outs green?” Basically they are a versatile, reusable, & biodegradable replacement for almost anything…
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