While the “Memory” Chair by renowned Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka may not be the most aesthetically designed chair, we still can’t resist covering it. Debuting at the prestigious 2010 Milan Design Fair, the chair is already creating a buzz in the design continuum thanks to its material of choice. Made from recycled aluminum, this sustainable chair is able to alter its shape according to the weight or size of the user who has parked his/her
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Sweltering in the Sun? Missing the damp cold winter days? Well, then maybe the Ice Chair by BaÃta Design is perfect for you. No, it won’t cool down your body but thanks to the on board acrylic and stainless steel, it will definitely create an illusion. Brazilian designers Helena Bueno and Heinz Müller have managed to create quite a minimalistic wonder as the first think you notice about the Ice Chair is its sleek exterior
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At the Milan Design Week 2010, Gilli Kuchik of Bakery will present a cutting-edge chair made from a proprietary technique called “Elastic Wood”. As the name suggests “Elastic Wood” will focus on making wood a more flexible material. This is achieved by using wood and an elastic material together in the process of molding.
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Pictured here is “Sally” from the living room seating collection by In Mezzo. The frame is constructed of beech wood filled with polyurethane stuffing and topped with memory foam cushions. The two-piece version can be pushed together to make one long sofa or split apart into two different sections. Find the product: here.
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At this day and age, we all should adhere to the “Go Green” mantra. Interestingly the A&D field has been able to prove that recycled objects don’t necessary translate into ugly. Product designers all over the world are showcasing their commitment to material reclamation by making some stunning sustainable furniture. Case in point, Emeco’s 111 Coca Cola Pet Bottles Navy Chair which as the name suggests is made of 111 discarded bottles and according to
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