These stools from LA-based Kalon Studios are the perfect marriage of rustic and modern. Each Stump is made unfinished FSC-certified wood, cut from the green wood of a tree trunk so the surface splits as it ages and dries. The raw and rootsy vibe nicely contrasts the Stump's clean lines and simple design. Stump measures 8.5″ wide x 8.5″ deep x 12″ tall, a......read more
These sporty stools, made from game-day bases used by the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers, Mets, and Cardinals, make an unusual and awesome gift for the baseball lover. The seat rests on welded steel legs handmade in Berkeley, CA. Comes with signed and numbered certificate of authenticity from MLB. Hit up www.mlb.com to authenticate your seat's corresponding game. ...read more
We can't get enough Piet Hein Eek around here. And not only because it's so fun to say his name. The Dutch furniture designer is a pioneer in the realm of recycled materials, and his Scrapwood work nails the warm, distressed vibe we love. Like these reclaimed wood Barstools, with great color contrasts and little details that make each piece special. They look reclaimed, and Eek proves that can be......read more
Studio Dunn is a young Rhode Island design outfit focused on local manufacturing and sustainable materials. The group recently won an Editors Award for Best New Designer at the ICFF — a mere two weeks after completing their first collection. One of the standout pieces is the Coventry Stool, a graceful and sculptural interpretation of the classic three-legged seat. The stool is available in......read more
In addition to being one of the most sustainable woods, cork is a tough, lightweight industrial design material. These stools, designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra, use cork that's limited to 9 year harvest cycles, meaning the same tree can harvested for generations. They also fit perfectly within Jasper Morrison's stated design mission: “to produce everyday objects for......read more
In the tradition of Uhuru’s signature Stoolen, which is made from locally collected scrap wood, the Metal Stoolen was borne from scrap material in the Uhuru metal shop. In this case, the scraps were leftover lengths of steel that were too short to be used in furniture production. All items are hand built to order in Red Hook, Brooklyn and available in custom sizes and......read more
Solidly crafted using broken skateboards harvested from urban Philadelphia. Finely finished edges frame beautifully scuffed graphics that tell the story of the decks' previous lives....read more
With the "Trash Cube," Swiss designer Nicholas Le Moigne sets his sights on the small market of green design fanatics who also happen to be narcoleptic. There is no danger of falling asleep sitting on this thing. Created entirely from scrap fibre cement, the Trash Cube is an interesting vision of green furniture — and maybe the least comfortable seat imaginable. Workers at the......read more