Emir Chair by Lars Urheim and Trøkk16

Starting with the idea to make a contemporary, sustainable alternative to traditional upholstered furniture, Lars Urheim and Norwegian firm Trøkk16 (mostly) succeeded with the design and creation of “Emir”. Designed as a “sofa for one”, Emir is created from natural latex foam, sustainable wood, wool fabric and woolen felt, and the classic, Scandanavian-inspired chair just begs to be sat in. We noted late last year that Norwegian design is beginning to emerge from the shadows of its older, more well-known Scandinavian neighbors to establish its own aesthetic, and we’re liking what we see.

 

 

Among the chair’s charms, according to designer Urheim, is that “the materials breathe, and return to their original state even after many years use. At time of disposal, the different components can be separated for further treatment like degradation, reuse and recycling.” Though the biodegradable wool is not a bad choice, we’d love to see something like Cradle to Cradle upholstery to bump it up another eco-notch; recycled steel would put it over the top. Still, the chair’s design and eco-accomplishments are both worth noting; learn more about Trøkk16 from their website. ::Trøkk16

 

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Moso Pendant Lamp by Schmitt Design

The Moso pendant lamp by Schmitt Design creates an eco  inviting warm glow with its bamboo veneer shade panels.  This innovative design combines sustainable materials with an energy- efficient light source.  The shade panels pop into a bamboo frame without the use of fasteners or glue.  This permits the lamp to be shipped flat to minimize packaging. 

The Moso pendants are expertly crafted in the US.  The bamboo is produced by Smith & Fong Plyboo® from sustainably-managed bamboo forests in China.

shade panel options - end-grain veneer:  These signature shade panels highlight the unique organic character of the bamboo end-grain.  The panels are custom fabricated of laminated bamboo strips.  The interior surface is lined with shoji paper to add integrity to this delicate veneer.

vertical-grain veneer:  These shade panels illuminate bamboo in its vertical-grain pattern.  This attractive pattern has become more familiar with the increased exposure of bamboo flooring and furnishings.  These custom two-ply panels result in exposed bamboo on the interior surface.

Spark Lamp by Beverly

The more I learn and find out ’bout Ecology, the more I become surprised. Today the team at JustEco found a magic lamp…not the one of Aladdin but another genius one!!!

 

Spark Lamp (by Beverly) is incredibly simple. During the day, the lamp is flipped upside down and placed next to the window to recharge. At night, the lamp is turned upright and switched on. At this point it establishes a wifi connection to the Internet and displays your home’s energy consumption by giving a soft green, yellow, or reddish glow for around three seconds. After a moment of eco-illumination, the light then turns white and works just like a regular lamp!!! 

 

Source: JustEco

Topi Footstool by Elisabeth Nossen

 

Norwegian designer Elisabeth Nossen based her Topi Footstool upon a Salvation Army thrift shop purchase. Nossen’s stool is a “50’s style” reclaimed from a thrift store and redecorated by the designer with wool roses. Nossen is considered one of Norway’s up and coming young furniture designers. The Topi Footstool was displayed as part of the 100% Norway exhibition, which had recycling and sustainable design as a theme.

 

One of the more interesting elements – though hard to photograph – of the show was a two-store prefabricated bedroom unit called the Bedroom Box by architects Brendeland & Kristoffersen and used in an affordable housing area in Trondheim. At the show itself unemployed youth from Trondheim rebuilt 40 meters of shelving from old materials for display, and after the show they’ll go to a children’s center to be re-used yet again. Via: Haute Nature and 100%Norway.  

 

Source: treehugger.com