Cardboard, sugarcane fiber and even onion fiber are a few of the materials used to make furniture and decorative objects at Paperart. Everything that is used must be biodegradable. Other than that, the objects are custom made and very resistant (the structure is as strong as MDF or wood), and receive a few silicone layers on the outside, which guarantees the durability and usability of them.
Yes, sustainability all around!
This sculptural lounge chair from furniture giant Walter Knoll pushes the envelope of modern furniture design. A recent recipient of the coveted Red Dot Design Award: Best of the Best, MYchair offers up a dynamic and expressive form. Straight lines give way to curves, concave and convex forms appear depending on your angle - I love this sense of playfulness! The bold upholstery really accentuates this, as well.
Though its avant-garde appearance may deter some, I think this chair is quite versatile. I'd love to see it in an actual home. Do you think the MYchair would work in "realistic" spaces? What about your home? Share your thoughts!
MYchair by UNStudio/Ben van Berkel for Walter Knoll
The Venezuela born furniture designer Pedro Useche can work with wood as few could. The shapes and volumes are graceful and yet powerful, contemporary and yet timeless. Simply what high quality design should be!
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This very charming chair has its design inspired in the crates used to carry fruits and vegetable in the Brazilian`s typical street fairs. Manufactured with sustainable wood, it`s perfect for a unpretentious decoration, and can give a living room a cozy feeling that everybody love! Beck chair can be found at Brazilian shop Espaço 204.
The Net chair also needs padding if you wish to linger.
To see more of Volf's creations visit www.volfdesign.dk
Have an infinitely modern day!
"Nada se leva" is the name of yhe design studio created by André Bastos and Guilherme Leite Ribeiro. I first heard of them because of the Arab bench, inspired by a trip to Granada, Spain. The bench is made of acrylic and can be made in black, white or clear.
I also like the Antique table, which brings contemporary and antique together. A very smart idea, mixing the print and the material to result in a beautiful piece of furniture.
These products are some of the finalists of the Planeta Casa Awards, a Brazilian award that recognizes the best in sustainable design, interiors and architecture. They all have one thing in common: they`re good for us and for the planet.
Tupi Chair, by Lattoog Design
Sao Joao Bench, by Ronaldo Edson da Silva
Eco Pipa Lamp, by Bruno de Avila
Maack Bench, by Paulo Dias
Cricket Poli Lamp, by Andre Wagner
The Air, is the name of this interesting seat. This project was the winner of the Argentinian contest of design Manifesto, and a creation designed by Daniel García Sánchez.
The concept here is so clear! The shape of this seat is so light, that is almost like feel you are seating on the air. Just like in a cloud, but not literally. I love it! Thanks Daniel for your wonderful idea.
Via Design-milk.
