Manfred Kielnhofer’s Interlux Plexiglas Chair Posted 07/01/11 About ten years ago, designer Manfred Kielnhofer jumped ahead of the sustainable curve with his Paper Tube Chair. Taking its cue, perhaps, from Frank Gehry’s iconic Wiggle Chair, Kielnhofer used the eminently-recyclable and oft-discarded form of newspapers—rolled into tight tubes, pressure-molded, and stacked just so. In addition to being a noteworthy shot across the bow of waste ... read more The Tilt Lamp by Lokolo Posted 06/28/11 In thinking of an ideal name for a desk lamp, the word “tilt” seems an unlikely contender, what with its connotations of things being imbalanced and askew. The case of the Tilt Lamp, however, is a classic example of re-contextualization, or what some like to call “owning the language of the oppressors.”Not that there’s anything particularly oppressive about ... read more A Global Chandelier by Benoit Vieubled Posted 06/28/11 Benoit Vieubled’s eco-friendly chandelier is made using 15 world globes. Dubbed the “Monde à l’endroit, Monde à l’envers,” the largest fixture stands 2m high. The world globe chandelier brings a sense of whimsy and curiosity to lighting, offering an opportunity for learning and play facilitated by a chandelier.We’ve seen a myriad of take... read more |
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