Square tree trunks may be the ultimate eco-friendly furniture

Asmita PrasadSep 23 2008

In a world filled with frenzied genetic engineering experiments and man looking to play God at every possible step of the way, I suppose it’s kinda pointless to be surprised at these astonishing square tree barks and chairs and stools that look like they were grown in somebody’s backyard rather than manufactured in a design studio. Exploring possibilities with bio-manufactured furniture of the future, the designs illustrate how if trees had square trunks, it would lead to less wastage since most things that people make with wood are square!

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naturev201 white lywWO 1333

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draw me a sheep2 JtPNe 1333

The brainchild of Belgium-based designers Draw Me a Sheep, the chairs and stools are “upholstered” in real tree bark to make a strong case for bio-manufacturing. The designs were presented at 100% Design London, and something tells me that we might just be seeing more of this idea in the future!

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draw me a sheep p8Lcd 1333

Source: Dezeen

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