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When nature and technology collide in the name of art, you can color us interested. Barry Underwood does a masterful job of juxtaposing the two. Taking inspiration from film, theatre, land art, and painting, the Ohio artist creates LED light installations in natural settings, then takes long exposure photos of the scenes. The results are dramatic, to say the least. The works provide some......read more
Harkening the golden era of mid-century modern design, these SQ Tables from Artless Corporation (headed by Alejandro Artigas) bring clean lines and basic shapes to your living room. Fear not, no virgin forests have been affected by Alex's creations. Made entirely of reclaimed walnut wood, the tables are imbued with thoughtful details including rectangular supports that act as perfect mini......read more
"A well-made object can be passed down, and shouldn't have to be replaced, so there's one less thing in the landfills." So goes the product philosophy behind Kaufmann Mercantile, an online purveyor of the type of high-quality, high-function stuff that lasts generations. The shop has a nicely honed selection of offerings that includes these Reclaimed Mahogany Coasters, which make clever......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
Considering her background in industrial design, it should come as no surprise that Martha Davis takes a structural approach to designing footwear. "My approach is always fairly architectural," she explained to Cool Hunting. "I don't do a lot of decorating." The multifaceted designer, who has more than twenty patents registered in the US, spent the last few months at San Francisco's......read more
Even if balancing rocks isn't your thing (hey, it's not ours either), we've all been mesermized by the sight of a precariously balanced tower of stones. Inspired by the art of balancing rocks, Poketo adds some color — and an eco angle — to the concept in the form of these Balancing Blocks, handcrafted from chunks of scrap wood. The blocks come in a set of ten salvaged wood pieces,......read more
Japanese outdoor gear brand Snow Peak has been bringing smart design to the backcountry since 1958. Take, for example, Snow Peak's collapsible Carry-On Chopsticks, a must-have for roaming noodle lovers. Made from recycled baseball bat wood, the wooden ends screw into stainless steel handles that expand to chopsticks to eating length. After use, simple unscrew them and tuck them away in the canvas......read more
Vancouver's Union Wood Company finds inspiration -- and materials -- in the docks, foundries, mills, and factories of the city's past. This handcrafted Serving Tray, made from fir rafters reclaimed from an old stable near the Union Wood studio, has a rich and weathered patina only age can provide. Distressed steel handles and rubber feet are complemented by knots, nail holes, and cracks that add......read more
Ruggedly beautiful Crosscut Boards are made from fallen logs in the woods of Minnesota. They've gone through a special curing process to prevent splitting, and can be used for both cutting and serving. Each board is sealed with a penetrating, moisture-resistant mineral oil finish, which is food-safe and accentuates the natural grain of the wood....read more
Chop chop! It's time you got yourself something nice to cut food on, and Dylan Gold's designer cutting boards are just the answer. As the man himself says, "cooking and eating well are artistic pursuits that demand artistic tools." Available in locally reclaimed hardwoods like maple and walnut, as well as bamboo....read more
