milan furniture fair 2009
The Milan Furniture Fair opened Wednesday, appropriately (and not ironically, we hope) on Earth Day. With a recession in full swing, good design is more relevant than ever and we’re pleased to see that spirit reflected in the work coming out of Milan this year: the vibe is pared down with a spotlight on sustainability. Of course, there’s a predictably healthy dose of frivolity too, but an increasing number of designers are recalibrating to consider the environment. A couple of our favorite earth-friendly products from the show are the Paper-Wood Stool by Drill Design (top right) and Nicolas Cheng’s recycled eggshell stationery (bottom right).
For more green products from Milan, check out this slideshow from Treehugger.
I like the concept of paper-wood furniture. Also like the modern look of the stools. Are they as strong as regular wood stools would be? Good luck on your opening.