Dezeen Showroom: a modular seating system with a base made from surplus cork and bathroom furnishings made from wood chips are among sustainable products recently listed on Dezeen Showroom.
The furniture industry is a significant contributor to the climate crisis due to resource-intensive manufacturing methods and how difficult furniture can be to recycle.
Designers are now turning to sustainably sourced, reclaimed and recyclable materials when creating furniture pieces
The selection includes an A-frame stool made from types of wood that are usually discarded and another stool with a terrazzo-like appearance, made from colourful fragments of recycled plastic.
Read on to see our picks of products on the platform that are produced by eco-conscious designers and brands.
Elle bookcase by Ferruccio Laviani for Mara
Designer and architect Ferruccio Laviani has created a metal bookcase for Italian brand Mara characterised by its slim frame and pivoting shelves.
The Elle bookcase comes in a selection of powder-coated colourways and is recyclable at the end of its lifespan.
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Remi chair by Boss Design
Furniture company Boss Design's tub-shaped Remi chair contains an FSC-certified plywood frame and one made from steel, both of which are recyclable.
Bio-Pur injection moulded polyurethane foam makes up the rest of the chair ? the renewable material is derived from agricultural sources and has a carbon footprint 75 per cent lower than conventional foam made...