Seven furnishings designed with sustainable principles in mind
Dezeen Showroom: a modular seating system with a base made from surplus cork and bathroom furnishings made from wood chips are among sustainable products recently listed on Dezeen Showroom.
The furniture industry is a significant contributor to the climate crisis due to resource-intensive manufacturing methods and how difficult furniture can be to recycle.
Designers are now turning to sustainably sourced, reclaimed and recyclable materials when creating furniture pieces
The selection includes an A-frame stool made from types of wood that are usually discarded and another stool with a terrazzo-like appearance, made from colourful fragments of recycled plastic.
Read on to see our picks of products on the platform that are produced by eco-conscious designers and brands.
Elle bookcase by Ferruccio Laviani for Mara
Designer and architect Ferruccio Laviani has created a metal bookcase for Italian brand Mara characterised by its slim frame and pivoting shelves.
The Elle bookcase comes in a selection of powder-coated colourways and is recyclable at the end of its lifespan.
Furniture company Boss Design's tub-shaped Remi chair contains an FSC-certified plywood frame and one made from steel, both of which are recyclable.
Bio-Pur injection moulded polyurethane foam makes up the rest of the chair – the renewable material is derived from agricultural sources and has a carbon footprint 75 per cent lower than conventional foam made from fossil fuels.
Tejo seating by Paul Crofts for Isomi
Surplus cork created during the manufacturing of wine bottle stoppers forms the base of this modular seating system by designer Paul Crofts.
Tejo seating comes in a selection of shapes and colourways and is designed for use in public interiors such as offices and shops.
Woodio Blossom bathroom collection by Woodio
Finnish company Woodio has developed a series of bathroom furniture made from a composite containing wood chips.
The Woodio Blossom bathroom collection contains washbasins, toilets, bathtubs and solid panels and comes in a range of colours, including baby pink Blossom.
Find out more about Woodio Blossom ›
Vank Cube by Anna Vonhausen for Vank
Flax and hemp fibres combine in this furniture system designed by Polish brand Vank.
Vank Cube can be used to create storage, tables and space dividers, all sporting a characterful appearance defined by its mottled surfaces.
Find out more about Vank Cube ›
Stump Recycled stool by Derlot
Dappled surfaces cover this stool designed by Australian design brand Derlot, which is made from slivers of repurposed plastic.
The Stump Recycled stool is made out of 80 per cent post-industrial plastic and has a tapered body with a circular base and seat.
Find out more about Stump Recycled ›
Brussels-based brand Studio Plastique uses underutilised varieties of timber – including elm, koto, willow, acacia and birch – as opposed to typical wood types popular in the furniture industry.
52 stools have a distinctive A-shaped profile and can be used as step stools or as informal seating.
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