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Mishmash Eco Seating

The Plof Bench Contains the Color and Excitement of Material Reuse

— May 23, 2012 — Eco
The art of recycling old material need not result in sad repurposing with the look of dull browns, as Plof by Design Atelier Belge playfully demonstrates. It asserts an overpowering presence in all of its spectral splendor as a visually stimulating object with a robust physical presence.

The whimsical piece was conceived by Pim Van Eijck, Oskar Vermeylen, Yves Verhaegen and Vincent Welleman of Belgium and it illustrates an ingenuous method of creating furniture. The process of design and manufacturing differs greatly from the production of new upholstered furnishings, requiring the acquisition, the preparation and the clever handling of old shredded textiles. Plof by Design Atelier Belge is finished in a bold contemporary way. With a transparent PE plastic cover and cute tufting buttons, the rectangular sofa has a surprising sense of class.
Trend Themes
1. Material Reuse - Exploring innovative ways to repurpose old materials in furniture design, creating visually stimulating and environmentally friendly pieces.
2. Spectral Splendor - Incorporating bold and vibrant colors into furniture design to create visually striking pieces with a robust physical presence.
3. Transparent PE Plastic - Utilizing transparent PE plastic in furniture design to add a contemporary and sleek touch to traditional pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture industry can explore new manufacturing processes that incorporate material reuse, vibrant colors, and transparent plastics to create unique and eco-friendly pieces.
2. Textile Recycling - The textile industry can focus on finding innovative ways to repurpose old textiles, such as shredded textiles, in collaboration with furniture designers to create sustainable and visually stimulating products.
3. Plastic Manufacturing - The plastic manufacturing industry can explore the use of transparent PE plastic in furniture design, offering a contemporary and sleek alternative to traditional materials.
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