Milan Furniture Fair: 2009

Hey all!

Recently, the six-day long Milan Furniture Fair took place beginning on Earth Day, April 22nd, until April 27th. The expo is in it's 48th year running, and did not fail to deliver a, yet again, fabulous show. A plethora of different vendors and designers showcased Eco-friendly, sustainable, and/or recycled furniture, lighting, and other builds and creations. Below are just a handful of images I've found from the expo. Enjoy!


This design is inspired by classic, high-fashion. Think Audrey Hepburn.
The artist, Fredrik Färg, goes to flea markets and salvages old furniture, recycles them, and turns them into masterpieces such as this.

Gorgeous.






The jet black keeps it classy, simple, and elegant. But, it's the variety that make these pieces so memorable. No two chairs are the same, as they are not being manufactured from scratch. Rather, each chair is unique and different - something we here at Structured Green are devout fans of.

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This is a great solid, laminated bamboo piece by furniture designer Ryan Frank named, 'Zig.' It's a free-standing bookcase on wheels for mobility, with an aesthetic that can't be overlooked.
Load this baby up with books and knick-knacks and it's instantly the focal point of any room.

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Ever wonder what to do with your old cardboard boxes? This couple from Hungry designs real, durable furniture from recycled corrugated cardboard.
It is shipped to you in pieces, with simple instructions and a box of paper clips. Believe it or not, that's all that is used to hold the furniture
together! This ingenious, creative design is
almost too good to be true, consuming the smallest amount of energy and resources possible. The furniture is surprisingly durable, and relatively easy to assemble, as it requires NO tools. (Just keep it away from moisture!)
The company is called KartonArt Design, and is rather unique. They are right on board with the current Eco-frenzy, introducing fresh ideas and products into the design world. This is a company to keep your eye on for the newest, most innovative designs on the market.

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This modular chair system is the creation of Shigeru Ban, a Japanese architect that dwells in the realm of industrial design from time to time, and when he does, it's phenomenal.










This products is probably one of the most versatile pieces of constructable, Eco-friendly furniture out there. It arrives to you in L shaped pieces, and is easily assembled. The best part - it's completely customizable. You can add or take away as many pieces as you want to create individual chairs, benches, tables, or long series of connected chairs.

Still not blown away? The pieces are made of a lightweight, composite material, comprised of recycled paper and plastic, making it completely sustainable.
Now that's Green!

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These stools from Drill Design are Eco-friendly and very stylish. It boasts a simple, but classic stool design, with thick, planar surfaces.










It is built out of a composite wood material - alternating layers of wood veneer and colored paper, making it composed of 40% recycled product.



















They are simple to assemble and disassemble, and come in many different sizes to suit your needs. They are super sturdy and durable, so they can be used whenever need be.










These are just a FEW of the hundreds of designers that came out to showcase their creations. Make sure you check out some other great entries here.


Keep it Green!
Jessica