The Junkture Table is yet another example that furniture made from recycled material does not have to look like rubbish. This chic table's centerpiece was made from a magnesium wheel rim that was recovered from a junkyard in NYC. This rim was then covered with black glass for that avant-garde, urban chic look. The table was designed by Beth Fuller.
Implications - Fuller says that "using recycled material is always a challenge" because it is not always easy turning something from the dumpster into "something desirable." Looking at the featured table, you would probably never be able to guess that it isn't brand new. Fuller also likes to think that her work is educational because it teaches "the public what’s actually going to the landfill, and how it can be given a new life.â€
Recyclable Chic Furniture
Beth Fuller's Junkture Table
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Furniture - Opportunity for creating aesthetically appealing furniture pieces from recycled materials.
2. Sustainable Design - Opportunity to incorporate sustainability and environmental consciousness into furniture design.
3. Upcycling - Opportunity to transform discarded materials into high-quality, fashionable furniture pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore innovative ways of utilizing recycled materials in their designs.
2. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can promote and support the development of sustainable furniture design.
3. Waste Management - The waste management industry can collaborate with designers to find creative ways of repurposing materials and reducing landfill waste through upcycling.