Inspired by the self-healing process of trees Manufract has created a new and unique furniture line. If a tree gets injured, it will naturally release resin to close the wound. The natural concept of wound healing is used for the manufacturing process of these products. Broken pieces of wood are form filled with an eco-resin to get the full, final shape. Each piece is carefully selected from broken hardwood stock. It is then manually crafted and hand polished.
Read MoreNomadic Furniture by Victor Papanek & James Hennessey
Victor Papanek, along with co-author and fellow designer James Hennessey, released Nomadic Furniture in 1973. Their book shared with readers "How to build and where to buy lightweight furniture that folds, inflates, knocks down, stacks, or is disposable and can be recycled," and was loaded with diagrams of DIY plans to that effect.
Read MoreCÓM-ODA Folding Chair by Mr. Simon
Cóm-oda is a set of folded chairs, that when they are not in use, shape a singular bench.
Read MoreModular L shelf by Objet Optimisé
The ‘L shelf’ is the newest edition to the studio Objet Optimisé’s line-up; a single modular unit that is capable of infinite replication. Made of a piece of bent plywood, the ‘L’ is playful and adaptable.
Read MorePlumb Furniture Series by Sehun Oh
After seeing the classic 606 shelving system by dieter rams, Sehun Oh sought to incorporate its modular design elements into his ‘plumb furniture series’. The pieces use three different variations of angled connectors: 83°, 90° and 97° to create a rigid structure while allowing the user to modify each work to its specific context. The connectors are manufactured via injected mould processes creating durable joints suitable for daily use.
Read MoreAtalaya by Nicolas Aracena Müller
With an array of tools, Nicolas Aracena Müller stands just beyond the windows of design boutique Chamber in NYC's Chelsea neighborhood. There, while the gallery space is open to visitors and passers-by, the Chilean architect and carpenter has been crafting inspired stools and benches from reclaimed wood, for all to see.
Read MoreWave Table by Sebastian ErraZuriz
Artist and designer Sebastian ErraZuriz creates what at first appears to be sleek, minimalist, Ikea-esque pieces of furniture, but there is more to them than meets the eye.
Read MoreAnalog Memory Desk by Kirsten Camara
Analog Memory Desk by Kirsten Camara
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