The new Vale collection by LAYER for KFI Studios is made up of a selection of furniture: an armchair, low stools, high stools, and a chair. Founder of LAYER, Benjamin Hubert describes the collection as "a study in restraint." The structures have an organic shape and are defined by subtle tones, resulting in what appears to be minimal.
The most notable element is that the chairs and manufactured from a sustainable angle, where it uses recycled PET plastic bottles. It is pressed into the form of a PET felt shell and stands against the non-sustainable practices in the furniture space. The felt cover drapes over the steel frame and has a shell that is attached using bolts.
Recycled Plastic Felt Furniture
LAYER Introduves the New Sustainable Felt-Covered Vale Collection
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Furniture Design - The Vale collection showcases a new trend in sustainable furniture design, utilizing recycled plastic bottles to create a PET felt shell.
2. Minimalist Furniture - The organic shape and subtle tones of the Vale collection represent a growing trend towards minimalist furniture design.
3. Recycled Materials - The use of recycled PET plastic bottles in the manufacturing process of the Vale collection highlights the trend of incorporating recycled materials into products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The sustainable and minimalist design of the Vale collection presents opportunities for furniture manufacturers to explore eco-friendly production methods.
2. Interior Design - The incorporation of sustainable and minimalist furniture like the Vale collection reflects a trend that interior designers can leverage to create more environmentally conscious spaces.
3. Recycling and Waste Management - The use of recycled PET plastic bottles in the Vale collection demonstrates an opportunity for the recycling and waste management industry to collaborate with furniture manufacturers to promote sustainable practices.