1. Trash to treasure
Designed by Tord Boontje and Emma Woffenden, Transglass carafes and vases are produced in Guatemala from recycled wine and beer bottles. $60 and $70 at I.D., Chicago.
2. In and out
Designer Stephen Burks’ Tatu table can be used as a coffee table, stool or side table. A serving tray, bowl and basket are built within the design. It is handwoven by South African artisans. Made of powder-coated galvanized steel, in red or white. $425 at I.D., Chicago.
3. Double duty
This orange baby blanket, designed last year by Anna Rainer, Hajdeja Ehline and Christie Rixford, transforms into a poncho. It is handmade from polyester fleece derived from recycled plastic bottles. $56, at branchhome.com
4. Holding its own
This large bowl, coiled by hand, is made by Bambu in Vietnam. The bamboo is organically grown and the lacquer finish is naturally derived from trees. $48, at branchhome.com
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GORGEOUS AND GREEN YOU DON’T HAVE TO GIVE UP STYLE AND SUBSTANCE TO GO GREEN. THERE ARE PLENTY OF WELL-DESIGNED, SOLIDLY BUILT PIECES MADE OF RECYCLED, RAPIDLY RENEWABLE OR SUSTAINABLY HARVESTED MATERIALS. BESIDES BEING GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, THEY’RE PEOPLE-FRIENDLY, TOO, SINCE THEY FEATURE NON-TOXIC ADHESIVES AND FINISHES THAT ARE LOW IN VOLATILE COMPOUNDS.
1. Side story
The Stump table (24″ wide, 15″ high, $1,600), graceful despite its name, is made in Chicago by the eco-chic Verde Design Studio in Bucktown, which is known for furniture that uses renewable and sustainable materials. Walnut is the foundation for this table’s hardwood construction. To buy: verdedesign.net
2. Opt for luxe
Vancouver-based Durante Furniture has a Luxury Green option for all its pieces, which changes the components to environmental materials (such as sustainable woods, water-based adhesives). Here is the Babe Slipper Chair (28″ wide, 30″ deep, 35″ high; starts at $1,840). To buy: durantefurniture.com
3. Singular sensations
Scrapile reuses other woodworkers’ discarded scraps to make its pieces, which are all one-of-a-kind because of the singular patchwork its fabrication process requires. Here is the round dining table (45″ wide, 30″ high, $3,375). To buy: thefutureperfect.com
4. Panel perfect
The G10 Bookcase (42″ high, 24″ wide, 13″ deep; starting at $900) features translucent panels made out of the same industrial resin commonly used as an electrical insulator. Here it complements a cabinet made with burnished cherry veneers. To buy: thefutureperfect.com
