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This Bicycle Frame Handle from Walnut Studiolo offers a neat solution to the problem of carrying your bike around spots where riding isn't an option. The 7.5" strap of leather, called the "Little Lifter," connects to the frame via adjustable buckles affixed just above the derailleur, making the bike easy to lift and carry. By lowering the bike's center of gravity, the handle......read more
The re-use narrative is evident immediately with this pillow, with a shell woven from 100% unused, end-of-the line seat belt webbing otherwise destined for the landfill. This durable, deceptively simple pillow is ingeniously woven to be both seam- and zipper-free. With a goal of producing high quality products with a minimal environmental impact, Ting strives to maintain a zero carbon footprint......read more
Arzu Studio Hope is a philanthropic project that provides steady, sustainable income for skilled Afghan women -- and exquisitely-crafted artisan rugs for people like us. Available from Environment....read more
Finally, a useful way to store all of our back issues of Playb--I mean Dwell. The Magazine Stool ("Hockenheimer"), designed by Germany-based NJU Studio, turns old periodicals into a smart piece of sustainable furniture. The DIY kit features a wooden base, a pillow seat, and dual leather belts with cinches that let you make a a stool of varying heights depending on how......read more
Designer Inghua Ting of London, UK-based TING Studio has an impressive range of lux fashion accessories and homewares made from salvaged materials. From the TING collection comes this rustic leather floor mat crafted from upcycled belts, featuring warm tones and textures that conjure the timeless look and feel of worn wood. The mat is handmade by mounting the vintage leather belts on a backing of......read more
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
Ginkgo Studio, the Dutch eco design house known for their DIY green walls, comes through with another winner. Created from the pages of upcycled novels, the Paper Lampshade is a beautiful piece of sustainable design, made specifically for low-heat LED bulbs. When you turn on the light, a pattern of shadows shows through the translucent pages. Turn it off, and an elegant sculpture remains....read more
Everyone needs a decanter in these trying times. This one happens to be handmade in Portland, Oregon by the good folks at Esque Studio. It also comes carbon neutral and is made of 100% recycled glass. Esque decanters are hardened in an electric furnace powered by wind energy. It's beautiful and responsibly made. Every product should have that back story....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
