How an Eames shell chair is made
Here’s an interesting peek into the production process of the iconic shell chair – construction involves more than the simple design seems to indicate. [via Kitsune Noir]
Furniture & Lighting
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for making furniture and home decor for every room in the house, including the garage.
Revolving door in Netherlands train station generates power per revolution
The Netherlands based company, Royal Boon Edam Group Holding, has created the world’s first energy generating revolving door that is currently installed at the Driebergen-Zeist railway station in Holland. The door stores power generated in a capicitor bank and illuminates LED lights in its ceiling, while a large scale display outside the building shows pedestrians […]
Lamps take root in the forest
รฏยฟยผThis sculpture from Norway was made from hundreds of old vintage lamps in an attempt to create a “crowd” like atmosphere of inanimate objects in the wild. Interesting use of light and furniture to create this installation. via Environmental Graffiti
Upcycling wood pallets
I have a love of free materials for many reasons, not least of which is that I feel fine having dozens of non-working prototypes when I’m building with garbage. It doesn’t get much “freer” than wooden pallets. Here are a few pallet projects I’ve found: Mikey and Wendy’s pallet chair, made in an afternoon and […]
Trees grown into furniture
Pooktre of Queensland, Australia grow trees into some impressive furniture forms among various other designs. A craft requiring much care and planning, their tree-working designs can easily take years to grow to completion – In 1986 Peter had the idea of growing a chair. Nine years later Peter and Becky became partners. Pooktre was born. […]
Pallet chair
Friend of MAKE Mikey Sklar writes in: Everyone has pallets. Wendy Tremayne explains just how easy it is to convert your standard pallet into a beautiful adirondack chair. The only costs involved is a few dollars in nuts, bolts, washers and screws.
Solar lantern stays on 24/7
รฏยฟยผThe “Solar Paper Latern” is made from 36 miniature solar panels with each connected up to an electroluminescent diode. The resulting light can remain on indefinitely, as long as the panels are near a spot of strong sun exposure. Solar Paper Lantern by Damien 0’Sullivan @ Saint Etienne Design Triennial
