Milan Furniture Fair 2008 puts spotlight on sustainability
Catwalks are normally a showcase for fashion models in designer clothing. But every spring the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, also known as the Milan Furniture Fair, presents furniture fit for a catwalk. The event is a trendsetter in the world of design, and a common thread running through it this year was the growing importance [...]
Eco Franken Furniture: Jetske De Groot Multiple Family
We never thought the Frankenstein approach would work for eco-design, but Dutch designer Jetske de Groot shows that it works beautifully. A refreshing change to all the super-slick design at the Milan Furniture Fair, de Groot’s chairs and tables are as sustainable as they are appealing.
The project, entitled ‘Multiple Family’, is driven by a brilliant, [...]