furniture-maker portraits
Highlighting the artisanry of a handful of the many talented furniture-makers who reimagine otherwise-to-be-discarded materials into beautiful high quality furniture.
Highlighting the artisanry of a handful of the many talented furniture-makers who reimagine otherwise-to-be-discarded materials into beautiful high quality furniture.
Tiffany Gomez aims to challenge our relationship with the material world, using design as a means to build more sustainable communities.
Hamed Ouattara is committed to expanding local, creative reuse, especially of salvaged metal barrels. He sees abundance where others see waste.
Michael Iannone specializes in high quality modern furniture, with a strong focus on original design and the use of sustainable materials.
Kim Markel is driven by curiosity and the desire to create captivating objects by reimagining materials and furniture-making.
Sabrina Merayo Nunez operates on the belief that creativity, combined with interdisciplinary and collective work, is a powerful tool that can change the world.
Robert Rising is dedicated to saving fallen trees and rescuing beautiful wood slabs from commonplace destruction and waste.
Amber Lasciak believes that “trash is a mentality,” and wants to help make NYC green by keeping usable materials out of the landfill.
Mariam Hazem and Hend Riad are promoting the use of sustainable materials and traditional artisan practices for everyday items like fashion, furniture, and home accessories.
