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From the Source ChairBrooklyn-based furniture purveyors <a href="http://fromthesourceny.com"> From the Source </a> recently unveiled a beguiling new range of reclaimed wood pieces at <a href="http://inhabitat.com/inhabitat-is-reporting-live-from-icff-2012/">this year's ICFF</a>, and we were instantly drawn to the collection's modern twist on recycled materials. Called the Chiaroscuro collection, the assortment of revamped sustainable furniture is made right out of FTS's Brooklyn warehouse. On top of being a local company, the studio recently received their <a href="http://www.fsc.org/certification.html">Forest Stewardship Council certification</a> for the use of salvaged wood.1
From the Source Chiaroscuro CollectionThey use a variety materials to build their array of designs.2
From the Source Chiaroscuro CollectionThe team often transform old abandoned railroad tracks or iron-wood.3
From the Source Chiaroscuro CollectionThey create either solid chairs, tables or even a mobile coffee table on wheels.4
From the Source Chiaroscuro CollectionEach of the planks are exposed to the elements and heavy trains over the years.5
From the Source Chiaroscuro CollectionThey are riddled with holes and dark stains which are then embedded into the design.6
From the Source Chiaroscuro CollectionThe studio create much of their work in their massive 35,000 square foot studio in Greenpoint.7
From the Source Chiaroscuro CollectionTheir work is then shipped out across the US.8
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