These eco-friendly lampshades, which look like mini parachutes, are currently on display at a design show in Milan, Italy. The show entitled 'Merry Go Round' is a collection of work from a Swedish design collective called Design Stories.
The work on show includes these beautiful contemporary lampshades and a round mahogany table with ten mismatching legs. In this first collection from Merry Go Round, the artists and designers involved aim to give old pieces of furniture and thrown out nick-knacks a new life by creating them into something new and quirky.
This is a charming example of artist and designers up-cycling old items into something elegant and contemporary that might otherwise have found it's way to a dumpster.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Lampshades
- Opportunity to create sustainable and recycled lampshade designs for eco-conscious consumers.
- Upcycled Design
- Innovative design opportunities for repurposing and transforming old or discarded items into new and stylish pieces.
- Contemporary Sustainable Furniture
- Increasing demand for modern furniture pieces made from eco-friendly and sustainable materials.
Who This Affects Most
- Lighting and Home Decor
- Opportunity for companies in the lighting and home decor industry to create eco-friendly lampshades and products using upcycling and sustainable materials.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to develop contemporary sustainable furniture designs through the use of recycled and eco-friendly materials.
- Sustainable Design Consulting
- Expertise and guidance for businesses looking to incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable design practices into their product lines and brand messaging.
