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Combining rustic, natural design vibes with vibrant contemporary colors, these chunks of sustainably-harvested pine wood do double duty as stools or tables. With inspiration from traditional Southwestern architecture and American Colonial-era finishes and techniques, the pieces are cut from solid pine wood and hand-painted using milk-based finishes. They come in five colors (Dove Gray, Federal......read more
The Scaffolding Table Lamp makes use of exotic wood scraps reclaimed from a variety of sources, from demolition projects to piano manufacturers. Artist and designer Rodger Stevens shapes the handpicked wood cast-offs into CFL-compatible, functional sculptures. The scaffolding design, a Green Depot exclusive, is also available as a taller floor lamp. Made in New York City. ...read more
Here's another great gift idea from Philadelphia's Peg & Awl, designed to replace scrap post-its that pile up on desktops and fridges. The Chalkboard Tablet is made from reclaimed oak from an old steel mill in Philadelphia, along with leather from WWII spats. The board is beveled, painted with chalkboard paint and finished with natural tung oil. It comes complete with a 8" tall......read more
Time to turf those makeshift yogurt container composters. The RSVP Endurance 1/2 Gallon Small Compost Pail is a good-looking kitchen scrap collection pail, perfectly sized for your countertop. Odor filters in the lid eliminate nasty smells even if the pail hasn't been emptied in a while. Fits several days accumulation of coffee grounds and kitchen scraps, and it's easy to clean (a paper......read more
These modular planters are handmade by the father-son team at Good Erdle using white stoneware clay from Ohio. The good-looking tabletop system can be arranged in endless configurations to suit your space and liven up the vibe. Because there are no drainage holes in the legs, the planters are best used with flora like succulents and cacti that require less watering. There's no danger of leakage,......read more
Seattle woodworker Jim Newsom has been making one-of-a-kind furniture pieces from salvaged wood since 2002. We love the raw, organic look of his pieces, like this coffee table, which is made from a slab of wood reclaimed from a downed oak tree in Seattle....read more
Working out of Joshua Tree, California, self-taught sculptor and furniture designer Alma Allen crafts objects of stunning beauty from found and salvaged materials. If you've ever been to the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, you've seen his work in the lobby and rooms. One of Allen's preferred materials is claro walnut, a dark brown wood native to northern California. This one-of-a-kind,......read more
Since 2006, Theo Chocolates have been produced in Seattle at the only organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in the U.S. It may be hard to wrap your head around that because they taste like gifts from from heaven above. Our favorite is the mindblowingly delicious Theo Coffee Salted Caramel, a collaboration with the expert coffee roasters at Caffe Vita. Each box comes with four pieces. ...read more
International design collective Outofstock tapped our friends at Environment Furniture to produce the very awesome Boya Lamp, a nautical-themed table light inspired by beacon lights and marine buoys. Now available via Environment, the lamp rests on a base crafted from reclaimed American oak or natural maple, with a lamp shade in grey tinted blown glass. The wood from the reclaimed oak version......read more
The portable, bluetooth-enabled speaker market is getting busier by the day. San Francisco's Boombotix brings some much-needed innovation to the scene with the Boombot Rex, a rugged selection designed for hands-free outdoor use. With a smart steel clip that can attach to anything from your backpack strap to your dog leash, the Rex is as portable as a smartphone speaker gets. And the product......read more
