29 Quirky Cork Innovations
From Corkscrew Caricatures to Organic Cork Decor:
Meghan Young — Nov 20, 2009 — Eco
As we become more and more inundated with new products and innovations, designers realize that they need to shake things up before we become bored and uninterested. Introducing familiar material in unfamiliar territories is sure to make people sit up a little straighter, intrigued. These quirky cork innovations will have you on the edge of your seat in no time.
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Cork Clothes
Designers Turn to Wood for New Fabrics
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DIY Projects With Wine Corks
Bottle Stoppers Assigned to New Duties as Interior Surfaces
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Eco Friendly Cork Furniture
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Artistic Cork Chairs
The Korkart Furniture Genius of Germany's Gabriel Wiese
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Eco Fendi Tote
B. Mix Metallic Cork Bag
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Crowdsourced Furniture Designs
Champagne Cork Competition Yields Miniature Seating
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The Caroline Collection Cufflinks
From Bacon and Eggs to Corkscrews and Beer
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Organic Cork Decor
Accessories by Corque, From Wine Containers to Place Mats
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Bottle-Stopper Laxatives
Italian Dulcolax Ad Proves They Can Uncork Anything
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Corkscrews Instead of Crosses?
Heineken's Controvercial 'Fresher World' Campaign
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Natural Product Packaging
Coto Stuffs Their Boxes With Reindeer Moss
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Cork Shoe Comebacks
Sandals That Are Nice On The Feet And Good For The Earth
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Wine Stopper USB
Memory Storage for Oenophiles
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Champagne Parachute
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Sustainable Home Decor
Cork Accessories Hit the Home
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Cork Washbasins
Sustainable, Durable and Beautiful Bathroom Decor
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Champagne Cork Capsule Stools
Moët et Chandon Chairs
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Women as Corks
Martini 'Blu Party' Campaign
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Eco-Chic on a Budget
6 Recycled Home Decor Ideas
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Personalized Jewelry from Recycled Corks
‘Prosekko' Rings by Diane Christine Dille
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$100K Corkscrew
The Sveid Way To Open Wine
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Satin-Finish Cork Alternative
ZORK
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Badass Corkscrews
Bourgeois Brass Knuckles
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Quirky Cork Chairs
The Tilter Chair by Daniel Michalik Leans Towards the Unusual
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Secret Corkscrew Storage
The Wine Bottle Accessory Kit Conceals James Bond Style
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Natural Antiquated Satchels
The Sustainable and Eco-Conscious Cork Doctor Bag
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Corkxedo
$40,000 Tux From Corks
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Corkscrew Caricatures
Alessandro M. Corkscrew is a Portrait of the Designer
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Crystal Corkscrews
The Electric Corkscrew Deluxe is Adorned in Swarovski Crystals
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Collapsible Pocket Coffee Cups
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Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Woolly' Capsule Coffee Machine is Friendly
Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories
The Novium 'Edge' and 'Shuttleport' Have a Minimalist Design
Interactive Circular Timepieces
The Conceptual 'Circlock' Watch by Edoardo Gouffran is Distinct
Wooden Minimal Nesting Boxes
Ucci Unveils its Latest Nesting Boxes Just in Time for Spring
Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
Label-Less Wine Bottles
Crate by Fourth Wave Wines is a Sustainable, Label-Free Wine
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Paper-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Cocoon' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay Has a Folded Form
Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
Qbit Furniture Adapts to Changing Needs
Supercar-Inspired Wine Bottles
These Taron Wine Bottle Designs Have an External Metal Chassis
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Playful Sponge Holders
OTOTO Boasts Cheeky Designs for the Kitchen Setting
Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans
Sam Keller Glamorizes Food Products and Packaging
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Rugged Hybrid Trail Clogs
Birkenstock Introduces the Reykjavik Clog with a Dynamic Design
Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives
The Opinel No.10 Corkscrew Knife is Perfect for Picnics
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Hand-Dyed Desk Organizers
The Grovemade Desk Tray Comes in Three Sizes
Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns
Heineken Canada Encourages End of 'Hustle Culture'
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Playful External Hard-Disk Designs
Seongmin Ha and Hanyoung Lee Design the Cargo Hard Drive
Crystalline Gem-Like Coffee Tables
The 'Soda' Coffee Tables by Yiannis Ghikas are Dazzling
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Sustainable Floating Cork Homes
Studio RAP Designs the Float Home Made from Cork and Timber
Bold Whimsy Whisky Packaging
Glenmorangie Has Unveiled a Striking New Bottle Design
Active Sitting Cork Stools
The Ylin Stool from the OWN Design Shop Has a Natural Aesthetic
Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables
The 'Vortex' coffee table by Deniz Aktay is Elegantly Functional
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
Collaborative Corduroy Furniture Designs
Solebox and Birkenstock Presents the Corduroy Project
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Intertwined Marble-Made Calendars
The 'Noova' Calendar Has an Intricate Yet Functional Design
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Cardboard Box Furniture
The 'Karton' Furniture Collection by Illya Goldman Gubin is Sturdy
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Innovative Ceramic Tableware
Claire Ellis Pushes the Boundaries of Tableware Design
Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the Caterpillar Lounge Chair
Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs
Eunsu Lee's Whistle Wakes One Up with "The Sweet Serenade of Nature"
Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware
Tickle Quo Designs an Ethereal and Beautiful Glassware Line
Decorative Bottle Openers
Yuue Design Studio's Viuu Bottle Opener is Chic and Effective
Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
Ernesto Pastore Fuses Traditional and Digital Techniques
Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders
Âncora Seeks to Elevate the Role of Candles in the Home
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables
The 'Whisk' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic and Simple
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Versatile Curvaceous Side Tables
Teixeira Design Studio Designs the Proust Side Table
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
At CES 2024, OtterBox Unveiled the Symmetry Series Cactus Leather
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters
The Houseplant Car Lighter Has a Nostalgic Construction
Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks
Restless Chopsticks Tableware by Marko Stanojevic are Elegant
Phone Charger Wire Organizers
Adam Miklosi Designs the co. cable organizer Inspired by Lozenges
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sustainably Made Creative Lighting
Spared Launches its First Product -- the new XOU Light
Elegant Bottle Re-Designs
Glendalough Distillery Boasts a New Look for Its Irish Gin
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs
The Flip Chair by Kuan-Cheng Chen Mimics Movement
Fully Recyclable Condiment Packaging
Heinz Tomato Ketchup Squeezy Bottles Have a New Cap Design
Sustainable Modern Bathroom Seating
Marco Carini's Capsule is Made from Recycled Cork Materials
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Cork Furniture Collections
Guillaume Delvigne Crafts Cork Furniture Collection for Maison Matisse
Cocktail Smoking Cloches
Crafthouse by Fortessa Takes the Home Cocktail Experience to a New Level
Upcycled Bathroom Essentials
MaisoNovo's Modern Products Promote a New Way of Living
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Artistic Wine Opener Designs
Maison Forest & Audiard Introduces a Wine Opener Crafted in Bronze
Smartphone Case Pin Charms
CASETiFY Builds Playful Customizable Smartphone Cases
Cozy Reimagined Shoes
Birkenstock’s New Collection with Vince Skelley Explores Mid-Century Design
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Customizable Home Decor Collections
The Conceptual 'Rebound' Furniture Collection is Modular
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Cork-Based Lifestyle Sneakers
CLOT Details the Nike Dunk Low Sneakers with Cork Details
Stackable Bottled Cocktails
BLOC's Experimental Cocktails are Packaged in a Convenient Size
Scratch-Off Computer Mouses
Liang Yao (苦 口) Designs the Scratch-Off Mouse Concept
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Rollable Bell-Shaped Dog Kennels
The 'Poochchair' by RSHP is Made from Recycled Cork Oak Bark
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Snack Chip-Inspired Chairs
The Conceptual 'Chipp' Rocking Chair by Pranay Patidar is Relaxing
Pulp-Based Wine Wraps
Perrier- Jouët's Champagne Bottle Wrap Uses Paper Pulp and Vine Shoots
Reusable Aperitif Bottles
Ghia's Bottle Helps Customers Creatively Repurpose Empty Packaging
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Eco-Friendly Wine Bottles
Aegg Introduces Two New Wine Bottle Designs at Imbibe Live
Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs
The Macallan and Bentley Motors Creates the Macallan Horizon
Origami-Inspired Magsafe Grips
Marcy Arimoto Designs the New iPhone Case Inspired by Paper Folding
Feng-Shui Satirical Home Products
Yoojin Chung Introduces its Capturing Qi Collection
Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
TENT Unveils the Uniquely Shaped Book on Book Bookmark
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Wine-Filled Holiday Crackers
Vinca's Wine Tasting Crackers Share Ready-to-Sip Canned Wines
DIY Whisky Bottles
Stauning's Customizable Labels Creatively Solve Supply Chain Issues
Inflatable Colorful Lamps
Eva Ausmann Designs the Vibrant SQUEEZE Inflatable Lamp
Sophisticated Drinking Vessels
The b, halfmoon Eau Carafe is Elegantly Curved for Comfort
Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs
Yue Zhuo Designs the Seat Urchin with Bright Cushions
Electronic Device Leather Accessories
Pad & Quill Creates Luxe Accessories for Apple Products
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Twist-and-Mix Cocktails
Glenlivet Twist & Mix Cocktails Feature First-to-Market Technology
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers
Leemok Studio Designs the SImplistic Dancing Opener
Colourfully Quilted Sound Controls
MIO Launches the New QuiltForms Series of Acoustic Designs
Orb Logo-Themed Premium Lighters
ZIPPO and Vivienne Westwood Launch a Lighter Collection
Playful Artist-Designed Skincare
The Isle Adventure by Innisfree Tells the Story of Ingredients
Ceramic Olive Oil Jars
Marco Arroyo-Vázquez's Conceptual Packaging for Cugu is Durable
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
Water Ripples-Inspired Chairs
The a Design Awards Recognizes Kuo-Hsiang Kuo's Water Ripples Chair
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Sculptural Conical Headphone Holders
Carl Liu Designs the Conceptual Reck_Cone Headphone Holder
Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs
Nika Zupanc Designs the Knitty Chair with a Basket-Weave Look
Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders
Charles Kalpakian Designs Candleholders with Eldvarm
Stackable Cork-Like Stools
Teixeira Design Studio Creates the Textural Drum Stool
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Revamped Juice Overhauls
Ocean Spray Announces a Brand Overhaul with Modern Influences
Cork Bathroom Seating
Marco Carini Builds Two Seating Designs for Bathroom Brand Agape
3D-Printed Cocoa Drops
Dreidel Cocoa Drops are Printed with Real Cocoa and Really Spin
Cork-Base Spinning Lamps
Pelin Özbalcı Designs the Multifunctional Cork sPINmemo Lamp
Hand Carved Cork Furniture
( ae ) offices Designs the DOL Furniture Collection with Tactile Detail
Rural Cork Block Residences
Gurea Arquitectura Cooperativa Designs the Cork and Wood House
Artfully Designed Boxed Wines
Wedge Designs a Box Packaging for Wine Brand Ami Ami
Carbonated Brazilian Cocktails
Novo Fogo Cachaça Puts Brazil’s National Cocktail in a Can
Quirky Natural Wine Bottles
Thorn & Burrow Wines' Labels are as Unique as the Wine
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Outlined Stainless Steel Bottles
Quan Yuan Designs the Cool Line Liquor Bottle Series
Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices
Yoojin Chung Presents Her Capturing Qi Graduation Project
Artful Creative Kitchen Collections
Reform Launches The Atelier Collection in Two Parts
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Cork-Clad Madrid Residences
Estudio Albar Designs the Casa Eñe by a Spanish National Park
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers
Organically Shaped Furniture Capsules
Kelly Wearstler Deisgns the Echo Collection of Furniture