Last night I had the pleasure of attending my first design event of the new year at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix. The exhibit entitled "Design For A living World" showcased some of the world's premier clothing and furniture designers using raw, sustainable materials in creative ways.
One of the most impressive displays was a creative interpretation of storage units and electrical fixtures comprised of tall bamboo reeds.
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| A daring example of simplistic form meets utilitarian function... organic, interesting and raw! |
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| My designer friend and I so wanted to test this one out for comfort. The texture of the orbs is pleasing. |
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| Here we have a speaker system (right) and a clothes hanger (left). Although they may not look best in your home, picture an island paradise, a tropical retreat... being on an episode of Lost and hoping the designer was on the plane! |
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| From left to right- a speaker system, a bar caddy and a bookcase reinvented. |
Another great piece to examine was this "bungee chair" made of Chilean rosewood. I love the exposed edges on the wood. Despite the thought, I have sat on replicas of this chair and they are quite comfortable.
In addition to furniture, the exhibit showed you materials in their raw form and explained the origins and processes used by various manufacturers that enlist the creative labor of family farms and communities all over the world. It was a small but nevertheless impact- full display.
I love mixing organic elements full of textural interest with sleek, modern finds in my room designs. This end table I recently used in a remodel is made from several types of discarded wood chunks from multiple woodworkers in CA. It has a fun shape and was an unexpectedly affordable option, under $200. I'm sure that as time goes on, sustainable products will increase in popularity and decrease in price.
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| The imperfect spacing of this end table makes it a mini statement piece in any room. |
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