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Showing posts with label contemporary furniture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contemporary furniture. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

HoneyDrip Cocktail Table

From David Brunicardi, this circular cocktail tabletop with a beveled edge is made from a material called HoneyDrip. HoneyDrip is an innovative eco-friendly plywood made from wood chips that uses formaldehyde-free resins.

www.dbfurniture.com

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Bud Stand

Made from leftover reinforced steel from construction sites and hollowed out roots from logging sites, the bud stand is the perfect side table for small spaces. Use it indoors or outside on the patio to hold trinkets, snacks, drinks, or whatever takes your fancy. With showrooms in Los Angeles and Paris, the Thailand based Osisu is a company committed to environmental responsibility.

www.osisu.com

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Varsity Lounge Chair

Here's a fun chair that's eco-friendly too! Featuring four bright, bold colors and chrome-painted recycled steel legs, it's perfect for your pre-teen and teen aged kids' room. 28.5 in. wide x 18 in. deep x 16 in. high.

www.eco-furniture.com

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Smile Plastics Garden Bench

Recycled plastic sheets made from a variety of plastic waste and polymer types (mobile phones, wellingtons, plastic water bottles, and more) can be used for a multitude of projects--including counter tops and these garden benches from Bart Baccarne.

www.smile-plastics.co.uk

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Good Egg Footstool

This nifty looking (and sturdy!) footstool from artist Inna Alesina is made from 100% recycled paper pulp egg cartons. Colored using a water-based fabric dye, it is available in four colors; terra cotta, green, blue, and beige. Color will fade in direct sunlight. 18" high x 22" wide x 12" across.

www.eco-artware.com

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Viesso Divan

Vieeso makes furniture, including this exquisite divan designed for lounging in your tres mod apartment, using sustainable earth-friendly materials. Wood from sustainable forests, "green" fabrics made from recycled or natural materials, and filling that is 100% natural latex or feathers and down.

www.viesso.com

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Desk by CardBoard Design

Lightweight yet sturdy, this simply mod desk is made from honeycomb corrugated cardboard that is manufactured from recycled corrugated cardboard, kraft paper, newspapers, and straw. No screws, recycled, recyclable, and no traditional glue. Adhesives are derived from natural sources.

www.cardboardesign.com

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Water HyacinthTable

This wild and wonderful side or end table is made from the stems of water hyacinths, an invasive plant that is crowding out native plant species in the United States and clogging the waterways. Glass top included. Measures 19"H x 20"W x 20" D.

www.environtrading.com

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Becca Stool

The Becca stool is a versatile piece of furniture that doubles as a small bench or coffee table as well. Made from smoked bamboo, a sustainable material, it measures 30"W x 16"H x 15"D. Designed by Anthony Marschak, manufactured by Adapt Design.

www.designpublic.com

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Kirei Storage Unit

Sleek, modern, and sustainable, this "green" cabinet is made from formaldehyde free FSC certified plywood with a low VOC finish. The decorative doors are fashioned from kirei board, which is made from the reclaimed stalks of sorghum plants. Love the robins and leaves!

www.i-sdesign.com

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Modulus Loveseat

This loveseat is constructed entirely from recycled steel and aluminum bicycle rims. Founder Andy Gregg considers his designs to be "the vernacular of classic modern furniture design". With or without inner-tube upholstery (shown)!

www. bikefurniture.com