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Aellon Teams up With Uhuru to Launch Furniture Made From a Salvaged Indonesian Fishing Boat

06/27/2012
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    Inhabitat favorites <a href="http://uhurudesign.com/">Jason Horvath and Bill Hilgendorf</a> of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/uhuru">Uhuru Design</a> recently teamed up with Daniel Husserl's new design studio <a href="http://www.aellon.com/">Aellon</a> to launch an elegant line of green furniture made exclusively from <a href="http://inhabitat.com/roller-coaster-chair-made-from-coney-island-boardwalk-planks/">reclaimed wood</a>. Aellon's inaugural 'Grace' line is named after a disused fishing boat the team discovered that had run aground during a monsoon in Japara, which is in Central Java, Indonesia. After <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/salvaged-materials/">salvaging</a> the boat <a href="http://www.aellon.com/">Aellon</a> worked with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/uhuru-stoolen-lite-scrap-wood-table/">Horvath and Hilgendorf</a> to create a set of 20 'New American-style' designs, giving the reclaimed material a second life. We were lucky enough to get a preview of the stunning pieces, which are simple and functional yet share an unusual history - click ahead to take a peek!
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    The team found out that the 61-foot-long Indonesian fishing boat was made from a now-threatened wood species
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    The team is working with local craftsmen to produce the designs in Indonesia, which will enable them to make beautiful eco-friendly furniture available at a much lower price point than <a href="http://uhurudesign.com/">Uhuru</a>'s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/bklyn-sneak-peek-recycled-bourbon-barrel-furniture-from-uhuru/">custom/one-off designer pieces</a>.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    As it was about to become fire-wood, Aellon's founders bought it from its owners.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    They then partnered with a local manufacturer.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    <a href="http://uhurudesign.com/">Uhuru</a> helped transform the salvaged wood into high-end designs.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    The designs incorporate solid wood and steel.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    Traditional joinery techniques were used to create the durable, solid designs.
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    Aellon say they hope it will last for generations.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    Aellon are already seeking out other disused boats for future lines.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    They are currently working with non-profits Trees4Trees.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    [gallery_extend]....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/aellon-launches-beautiful-furniture-made-from-a-salvaged-indonesian-fishing-boat/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    They will also work with the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) to source other sustainable materials or salvaged wood.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    The studio will continue working to create new pieces from recycled materials.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    Each item of furniture is completely unique.
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    Hopefully their next project is just around the corner!
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    <big><a href="http://www.aellon.com/">+ Aellon</a></big> <big><a href="http://uhurudesign.com/">+ Uhuru</a></big>
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    Aellon furniture is made from materials salvaged from this Indonesian fishing boat.
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  • Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru
    <big><a href="http://www.aellon.com/">+ Aellon</a></big> <big><a href="http://uhurudesign.com/">+ Uhuru</a></big>
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Aellon Recycled Fishing Boat 'Grace' Furniture Designed by Uhuru

Inhabitat favorites Jason Horvath and Bill Hilgendorf of Uhuru Design recently teamed up with Daniel Husserl's new design studio Aellon to launch an elegant line of green furniture made exclusively from reclaimed wood. Aellon's inaugural 'Grace' line is named after a disused fishing boat the team discovered that had run aground during a monsoon in Japara, which is in Central Java, Indonesia. After salvaging the boat Aellon worked with Horvath and Hilgendorf to create a set of 20 'New American-style' designs, giving the reclaimed material a second life. We were lucky enough to get a preview of the stunning pieces, which are simple and functional yet share an unusual history - click ahead to take a peek!

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