Low energy LED lights provide a soft and relaxing glow for Justyna Piotrowicz’s Luminaire Lamps, crafted from hand blown glass and leather straps.
The Danish company Oficina Kreativa created a socially responsible partnership with a factory in Mexico to produce their updated take on the classic Acapulco chair. The collection is made from recycled plastic and free from toxic heavy metals.
FurnitureMagpies upcycled used furniture found around their home base of High Wycombe. The pieces are re-imagined with new and colorful materials such as felt and string.
Gareth Neal created the Louis Tables using 3D Computer Drawing and CNC processing. Neal re-imagines 18th century style with a modern material – recyclable cardboard.
The Kink 1 Balance Stool by James Smith is designed to improve posture and increase concentration.
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London Design Festival has just come to a close, but when it was still in full-swing, our second day journey over to Tent London offered up a wealth of green innovation and inspiration. Not only did we discover even more great, new products in the main exhibition halls, we also had the pleasure of exploring SHOWHOW, a free-standing exhibition brought to Tent by the Danish Design Council. Transforming a clean, bright white space coined “Sustainable Design With a Loving Touch,” the exhibit invited…
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The Danish company Oficina Kreativa created a socially responsible partnership with a factory in Mexico to produce their updated take on the classic Acapulco chair. The collection is made from recycled plastic and free from toxic heavy metals. (SHOWHOW)
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Biomega bicycles in the SHOWHOW courtyard.
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Biomega studied the hectic stop-start rhythms of urban cycling and incorporated their findings into specified gear, break, and transmission technology. (SHOWHOW)
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Sophie Alexandrine’s Speaker’s Chair was inspired by the climate summit held in Copenhagen in 2009. It is designed to be both a platform for a single speaker and an informal chair to sit on or lean against and engage in dialogue. (SHOWHOW)
Novozymes use natural protein enzyme washes to improve the softness and durability of their fabrics. (SHOWHOW)
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Made primarily from bamboo, We:Do:Wood’s sleek furniture designs use eco-certified materials and minimal chemical finishing. (SHOWHOW)
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Julian Kyhl’s elegant Timber Table is made from just ten pieces of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood. (SHOWHOW)
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The Timber Table relies on a slotting method, rather than nails and glue, for simple, streamlined assembly. (SHOWHOW)
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Peter Klint designed a kitchen free from all electronics, including a stove! Though it’s functionality is designed around raw food and the environmental implications of a raw diet, the quality materials and craftsmanship of the kitchen make it a long-lasting sustainable home product. (SHOWHOW)
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SHOWHOW’S bright exhibition design was created with re-purposed floorboards that were glued into sheets and then cut into dynamically shaped modular parts. They are easily packed and can be re-configured to fit any exhibition space.
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FurnitureMagpies upcycle used furniture found around their home base of High Wycombe by re-imagining their purpose and adding colorful materials such as felt and string. (Tent London)
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ByAsli creates recycled furniture by collecting used yogurt drink containers and locally salvaged wood. The yogurt containers resembe turned wood balusters and can be customized to varying heights and shapes. (Tent London)
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Gareth Neal created the Louis Tables using 3D Computer Drawing and CNC processing. He re-imagines an 18th century style with the modern, recyclable material of cardboard. (Tent London)
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The Kink 1 Balance Stool by James Smith is designed to improve posture and increase concentration. (Tent London)
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