Less is more. Form follows function. If you're an architecture aficionado, these three-word manifestos should bring visions of van der Rohe, Sullivan and Le Corbusier to your mind. But if we're referring to modern furniture with an eco-edge, then Dror Benshetrit and his Pick Chair are a more likely pair. The Pick is made of … Continue reading Take Your Pick
According to our calendars, summer is almost over. Kids are returning home from camp, school supplies are being purchased and I'm wondering where the time goes. Want your summer to last forever? The Rolling Summer House may be just what this doctor ordered. It's a huge spherical structure constructed of unseasoned wood (from local, sustainable … Continue reading Steam-Bent and Rolling Through A Garden Near You
The first thing that caught my eye about this coffee table is the orange. My favorite color, and this table runs through a glorious slew of orange hues. Candy for my eyes. And eco for my soul. table433 is made from reclaimed BlindWood, otherwise known as venetian blind offcuts. Slats of wood are individually chosen … Continue reading Seeing BlindWood
Mid-century modern, Eames-era, circa 1950-70s - there are plenty of names for the current "it" style of furniture and design. Some probably even call it old because it's not quite antique. Whatever works. I, on the other hand, am much more excited by the not new part; the not cutting down precious trees or using … Continue reading Whatever You Call It, It’s the Green That Counts
And not a day too late. We've seen all kinds of stuff made from recycled trash. Some of it, very cool. Some of it, well, never mind. We love the idea of reusing, but the end result definitely needs a little bit of je ne sais quoi. Jens Praet has found just the quoi I'm … Continue reading Jens Praet’s One Day Paper Waste
I'm all about sitting. I'm a mover and a shaker when the occasion requires, but when it's time to call it quits I bet my butt finds a chair before yours. How can I be so sure? Because I was master of musical chairs in kindergarten. I would somehow throw my little body into place … Continue reading 5 Favorite Cutting Edge Eco-Chairs
No, Zaishu isn't a new gadget or sugary snack. It's a sturdy little table-seat-whatsit that happens to have quite a story behind it (and on it). The story begins in Japan. Zaishu is Japanese for "small seat" - and small it is (approx 16" x 16" x 11"). Its eco-footprint is equally diminutive. Made of … Continue reading Zaishu!
If you've ever remodeled a kitchen, you're familiar with this labor-intensive process that can consume weeks, if not months, of your life. Hansen Living has taken this unappealing timetable and turned it upside down. The Danish company claims it can install their kitchens in ONE day. Do I have your attention yet? Because it only … Continue reading Hungry for an Eco-Kitchen?
I have been in the market for a new sofa. The navy blue, "transitional" IKEA purchase (did I just admit that? Oh dear.) had more than worn out its welcome by more years than I care to admit. You'd think this would be a fairly simple process, especially for the self-proclaimed strategic shopper that I … Continue reading A Couch Case
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