Re-Lux Showcases Luxury Furniture Made From Waste Materials

Posted By Hazel Saunderson On September 21, 2010 @ 6:56 pm In green Interiors,Green Products,London Design Week | 1 Comment

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Team Inhabitat is on the scene at the 2010 London Design Festival ^[6], and one of our favorite sustainable design shows thus far was the Re-Lux ^[7] exhibition at the Eco Age Shop & Design Consultancy ^[8]. This collection of recycled furnishings aims to make people reconsider their preconceptions about luxury and waste by showcasing a number of luxury design pieces that have been created using waste materials. Read on for some of our favorite green design finds!

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Michelle Mason’s ^[9] Rosetta Rug took the centre stage at the exhibition with its bold cut-out felt shape. This luxury item is as sustainable as it is stylish, as the felt is made from 100% recycled plastic.

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Eco Factory ^[11]’s distinctive recycled glass bowls transform broken sheets of auto glass into beautiful housewares.

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Eco Factory used plastic bottles ^[13] as the main material for two of their lamps on display.

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The Garfano Chair by Ricrea ^[15], which we first spotted in Milan in 2009, was another item that made an impact in this small exhibition. This extravagant chair re-works industrial waste such as felt, plastic and latex from the nautical and shoe industries to create a statement piece.

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Eco Factory’s fun Bottle Top Lamp features a shade made from pop tops that creates a colorful illuminated effect.

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This Fruit Bag by Regenesi ^[18] uses reclaimed leather in an original way to create a simple, yet appealing bag.

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[6] 2010 London Design Festival: http://inhabitat.com/london-design-week/

[7] Re-Lux: http://www.londondesignfestival.com/events/re-lux-eco-age

[8] Eco Age Shop & Design Consultancy: http://www.eco-age.com/home

[9] Michelle Mason’s: http://www.michellemason.co.uk/

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[11] Eco Factory: http://www.eco-age.com/

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[13] plastic bottles: http://inhabitat.com/2010/07/14/beautiful-recycled-bottle-lamps-up-for-auction-on-ebay/

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[15] Ricrea: http://www.ricreadesign.it/

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[18] Regenesi: http://www.regenesi.com/welcome.html

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