Artists For Humanity (AFH) is a Boston-based group whose mission is to "bridge economic, racial, and social divisions by providing urban youth with the keys to self-sufficiency through paid employment in the arts," essentially offering youth apprenticeships. A group of teen artists working with AFH were inspired by the AFH's EpiCenter, Boston's only LEED Platinum building (the highest designation of the US Green Building Council) and in response, decided to create a green furniture line, as they'd noticed a need in the market for innovative sustainable design.
After months of research and development, the teens and their mentors launched ReVision Tables, a collection of small tables constructed from reclaimed junk mail and magazines, finished with a water-resistant , no-VOC, eco-friendly resin, which is also easy to clean with other eco-friendly products. The tables range from $300 to $650, and are available for purchase online here. Although they may not quite be my style, I certainly find the collection innovative and a great example of sustainable, eco-chic design. I can see them in a coffee shop or lobby-type setting, or perhaps a modern, urban loft. What do you think?
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Not my style but I like it though.
1I am 110% in awe of the originality and scope of this project. Would I put one in my home?... Maybe. Where? In the rear foyer. I have a very trite reclaimed cafe table in there now and I am not too happy with it. I will either need to invent something to replace it or find something to revive and/or repurpose that moves me.
2Not my style either, but I think it's really neat.
3nah !
4What a great concept, very creative. I like that they found a purpose for junk mail! I could see this in a modern setting - urban loft definitely. In my place ... probably not.
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