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

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!

The team found out that the 61-foot-long Indonesian fishing boat was made from a now-threatened wood species

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>.

As it was about to become fire-wood, Aellon's founders bought it from its owners.

They then partnered with a local manufacturer.

<a href="http://uhurudesign.com/">Uhuru</a> helped transform the salvaged wood into high-end designs.

The designs incorporate solid wood and steel.

Traditional joinery techniques were used to create the durable, solid designs.

Aellon say they hope it will last for generations.

Aellon are already seeking out other disused boats for future lines.

They are currently working with non-profits Trees4Trees.

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They will also work with the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) to source other sustainable materials or salvaged wood.

The studio will continue working to create new pieces from recycled materials.

Each item of furniture is completely unique.

Hopefully their next project is just around the corner!

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Aellon furniture is made from materials salvaged from this Indonesian fishing boat.

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