
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
So you've hit up the farmers' market and got some fresh honey straight from the source. Now where are you gonna put it? Biodidactic Designs — the product arm of the Biodidactic mini-empire — answers the call with the Hive Honey Set. Inspired by the geometric designs of bees themselves, the kit contains a frosted glass jar, capped cell lid, and dipper made from sustainably-harvested......read more
Cathrine Kullberg's Norwegian Forest lamps draw on the classic Scandinavian tradition of birch strip lighting. Her designs depict delicately cut forest motifs that become more visible when the blonde birch veneer is lit from within. All parts of the lamps are assembled by hand in the designer’s Oslo studio....read more
The curvy, donut-shaped humidifier from Japanese design house +-0 efficiently solves dry winter air, and looks damn good while it does it. The Naoto Fukasawa design features a removable water tank with convenient foldable handle. You can also put few drops of your favorite aromatic oil and aroma will spread with the steam. Once the water is gone, the PlusMinusZero humidifier shuts automatically......read more
DIY Kyoto's flagship product, the Wattson 01, is a sleekly-designed energy meter that measures your electricity use and projects energy expenses. Like most home energy meters, the Wattson consists of three devices: a magnetic clamp that attaches to your home energy meter, a battery-powered transmitter that attaches to the clamp via a short cable, and a display unit. The difference is in the......read more
NYC-based furniture studio Trace crafts saliva-inducing pieces from locally-sourced, reclaimed, and responsibly-managed woods. The Reflection Table is created from two consecutively cut pieces of a maple tree that grew on the banks of the Hudson River in Tivoli, NY. The two-part design allows for multiple configurations of the two pieces within a space. A story drawer houses the table’s......read more
As ambassador for GQ Gentlemen's Fund Initiative, Adrian Grenier joins Nautica in support of the work of Oceana, fighting the good fight to preserve our oceans. This limited edition, 100% organic cotton tee features a Grenier-designed composite graphic of a bunch of fish forming into an anchor. All funds from the sale of the shirt go directly to Oceana, one of the public charities backed by The......read more
Green design principles inform every aspect of Jean-Marie Massaud's Airwake air purifier. The clean, modern design is composed of an outer shell made from sustainably-harvested ash wood, coated with a natural soap finish. Made in France, the low-energy appliance is super easy-to-use, with a luminous interface that controls purification power and a stainless steel cartridge that, once spent,......read more
SHFT fave Uhuru Design scores again with this undulating lounge chair that references the Cyclone rollercoaster, one of Coney Island's last remaining functional rides. Constructed from wood reclaimed from the demolished Coney Island boardwalk, the Cyclone Lounger plays off the organized chaos of the rollercoaster's structure. The white laser-cut metal base, finished with a low-VOC......read more
Made in the USA of non-toxic materials, the exquisite Bella Lamp from Brooklyn's ALS Designs is good for your health — and the environment's. Made from bamboo and finished with tung oil — 100% natural, formaldehyde-free, and zero-VOC — the three-legged floor lamp is topped by a drum lamp shade made from recycled kraft paper. A 3-way brass lamp socket allows you to increase or dim......read more