Modern cardboard design has been gaining popularity over the last few years, but not often have I seen it used in such a witty and dynamic way. The Conversation Table designed by Leo Kempf is imaginative, functional and sustainable. It’s made out of cardboard with a highly recycled content and hardboard from compressed secondary wood fibers without formaldehyde and resin. The designer uses birch spacers to add strength to the Speech Bubble Coffee Table so that a person could even sit on it. I love when cardboard is transformed into recyclable pieces of furniture or accessories. Not only do they keep paper and cardboard out of landfills but also turn waste that would otherwise be discarded into something useful and therefore help closing the loop.
Originally Frank Gehry was the pioneer in the use of cardboard in modern furniture design through his series "Easy Edges" from 1972. They were made of layers of cardboard held together by hidden screws. His iconic wiggle side chair is part of the MoMA collection and is now being produced by contemporary furniture maker Vitra. Another piece by Leo Kempf that uses cardboard design in an eco-modern way is his curved Wall Shelf that’s made out of corrugated cardboard, hardboard and laminated hardboard spacers. Both of his designs are great reminders to join the green conversation.
Never would have thought to start a conversation with cardboard. Going to have to try this out.
Posted by: Renew The World | July 21, 2009 at 02:33 PM
You're funny. I don't think it would be a good pick-up line but it might start a dialogue about sustainable living.
Posted by: eco-chic design | July 21, 2009 at 03:32 PM