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- Inhabitat coverage of ICFF 2011We're just three hours in and already we've talked with some amazing eco-friendly designers and seen a lot of great sustainable designs. Graypants is displaying their beautiful recycled cardboard lights, and Humanscale has an innovative LED desk light. We tested Think Fabricate's new bamboo furniture, and we found a quirky hidden grill planter....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/inhabitat-reports-from-icff-2011/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
- 96 Molecules Lamp by Aqua CreationsEach of <a href="http://www.aquagallery.com/">Aqua Creations</a>' stunning 96 Molecules lamps is made from a single sheet of paper that has been painstakingly hand-folded into a beautiful lampshade. A LED light concealed within provides a soft source of energy-efficient illumination.2
- ABC123 Chair by BRC DesignsBRC Designs showcased the ABC123 Chair - a cleverly constructed kids' seat made entirely from alphabet blocks.3
- 96 Molecules Lamp by Aqua CreationsThe lamps are available in a range of shapes and sizes. An incredible amount of skill goes into their production - it takes a single person a full day to make 2 lamps.4
- D-Torso BoothThe <a href="http://www.wtv.co.jp">D-Torso </a>Booth featured some really cool sculptures and packaging made of cardboard - including a moving robot!5
- Transforming Cube ChairWe could really picture ourselves sitting on and using the Cubit chair, which transforms into an ottoman and a side table.6
- Prefab House<a href="http://puckandblossom.com/">Puck and Blossom</a> didn't just bring furniture to the show, they brought an entire prefab home!7
- Gail 3 Lamps by Aqua Creations<a href="http://aquagallery.com/">Aqua Creations</a>' gorgeous hanging Gail 3 lamps are illuminated with CFLs and feature handmade silk shades8
- BBQ Pot by Black + BlumThis clever planter pot by <a href="http://www.black-blum.com/homepage_0.html">Black + Blum</a> lifts up to reveal a BBQ grill concealed beneath!9
- From the Source TableWe loved the contrast of this gorgeous slab of reclaimed wood and pop of color in the legs on this table in the <a href="http://fromthesourceny.com/">From the Source</a> booth.10
- Paper Roll WallThis modular "wall" from <a href="http://graindesign.bigcartel.com/">Grain</a> caught our eye. It's made of reclaimed paper tube rolls from the garment district.11
- Cardboard PigAnd adorable pig at the <a href="http://www.wtv.co.jp">D-Torso </a>Booth made of cardboard.12
- Art of Board Skateboard Tiles<a href="http://www.artofboard.com/">Art of Board</a> transforms trashed skateboard decks into beautifully weathered tiles that are perfect for adding a burst of color to backsplashes or other interior surfaces.13
- Korbeiniki Chair by BRC DesignsBRC Designs also showcased the Korbeiniki Chair, which is made from keys salvaged from 30 defunct pianos. The underlying structure of the chair is made of wood recycled from the piano's bodies.14
- Plyboo Lights by Michael Shannon and Jordan HaynesA group of <a href="http://www.philau.edu/">Philadelphia University</a> industrial design students worked with <a href="http://www.plyboo.com/">Plyboo</a> to showcase innovative new applications for the sustainable material. Shown here are two beautiful pendant lamps by Michael C. Shannon (left) and Jordan Haynes (right).15
- Rubber Band ChairPreston Moeller's chair made of 65,000 rubber bands was getting a ton of attention as part of the <a href="http://www.idsa.org/">IDSA's</a> display.16
- Trapeze Lamp by JOBY<a href="http://joby.com/">JOBY</a> worked with designer <a href="http://www.peterstathis.com/">Peter Stathis</a> to create the Trapeze lamp, a precisely poised task light that boasts a wafer-fin LED disk brimming with 102 diodes.17
- Strida Bikes at Areaware<a href="http://www.areaware.com/">Areaware</a> showcased a new $600 folding Strida bike.18
- JOBY Outdoor Light<a href="http://joby.com/">JOBY</a>'s awesome outdoor LED light transforms into a flashlight when you pick it up!19
- ICFF 2011 lights<a href="http://www.areaware.com/">Areaware</a>'s booth was adorned with these luminous felt Icosa pendant lights designed by Ross Menuez20
- ICFF 2011We're just three hours in and already we've talked with some amazing eco-friendly designers and seen a lot of great sustainable designs. Graypants is displaying their beautiful recycled cardboard lights, and Humanscale has an innovative LED desk light. We tested Think Fabricate's new bamboo furniture, and we found a quirky hidden grill planter....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/inhabitat-reports-from-icff-2011/'>READ ARTICLE</a>21