Ikea takes on eBay and Craigslist with its own used furniture marketplace

Rather than send those unwanted Kallax shelving units to landfill once you’re done with them, you may soon be able to pocket some extra cash from Ikea. The furniture giant has decided to dip a toe into the used furniture marketplace with a new online p… Continue reading Ikea takes on eBay and Craigslist with its own used furniture marketplace

Innovative ‘solid knitting’ machine builds 100% reconfigurable objects

A new materials technique has taken cues from Grandma’s yarn bag and cutting-edge technology, and it could see us ‘solid knitting’ whole furniture sets, as well as the fabrics that cover them. What’s more, it can be unraveled to use again in a complete… Continue reading Innovative ‘solid knitting’ machine builds 100% reconfigurable objects

Potato scraps and sawdust form stool that’s fuel for the fire

We don’t usually want our furniture to be highly flammable, but the Briket, by Renaud Defrancesco, actually encourages it. Made from potatoes and sawdust, the stool is designed to be thrown in a fireplace for warmth once it reaches the end of its usefu… Continue reading Potato scraps and sawdust form stool that’s fuel for the fire

Dual-lift standing desk brings your computer screen to eye level

Sitting at an office desk all day, every day is generally considered to be bad for our health. Standing desks are here to get you on your feet while working, but the Dual Lift Standing Desk is designed to give your screen an extra lift as well.Continue… Continue reading Dual-lift standing desk brings your computer screen to eye level