20Aug08
I’ve always loved Vivavi’s selection of modern, green designer furniture and accessories offered in its online boutique. But isn’t it better to offer a shop where one can actually sink into the chaise and lounge chairs? Apparently Vivavi thought so too, having recently opened its flagship “Eco pop-up” store in downtown Manhattan.
The shop is part retail, part apartment showcase: hosted in Apartment 8D at Riverhouse, a luxury green condo complex located in new Battery Park City.
Prices reflect the well-edited selection of high-end designers they carry, but you can find a few affordable options like the Maku Ottoman ($349) by Team 7, the classic looking Arborline Side Chair ($385) by J. Persing, and botanically-inspired organic duvet covers by personal Fab Green favorite Amenity ($320).
Splurge items include the beautiful artwork of Sandy Schimmel whom we featured earlier this week, and the curvy yet minimalist Animavi Club Chair and Ottoman (shown in black above).
GETTING THERE
Vivavi
Apt. 8D at the Riverhouse
2 River Terrace
New York, NY 10282
Store Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 4pm
Thanks to Josh at Vivavi for writing in. Congratulations on the shop!
10Nov07
It’s always exciting to see what’s new at Illu Stration, Mary Ann Williams’ German-based design studio known for innovating exquisitely tactile felt furnishings and accessories.
Mary Ann sent me these photos earlier in the summer (oops) but aren’t they perfect for late fall? Oak Leaves is a modular system which are either available assembled or as a do-it-yourself kit in a box for your own inspired creations.
Oak Leaves interlock into virtually any size or shape. Some suggestions from Mary Ann include shaping them into pendants (like the hot scarlet number shown above), rugs, wall panels, cushions, lampshades.
Softer and more enduring than a crunchy pile of freshly raked leaves…perfect for jumping on and rolling around in.
A snow white cushion, adds form, function and fun to any living space.
Like the pieces we’ve showcased before, these felt-Flokatis are made from renewable, biodegradable wool. Their interlocking nature means you can create and recreate to your heart’s content. For more information, visit the Illu Stration website.
Filed under Furnishings, Handmade, Interior Design, Lighting, Rugs+Carpet, Small Space Style, Wallcoverings|
Tagged Biodegradable, Changeable Style, cushions, design, DIY Style, Eco-friendly, Furnishings, Handmade, home, Illu Stration, interiors, Mary Ann Williams, modern decor, Reusable, style |
27Jul07
Hi Fab Green,
I’ve been looking for little baskets made of some kind of re-used plastic, have a weave-like look and available in lots of colors. Have you heard of anything like this? Please let me know where to find them if you have. Thanks, Liane
Dear Liane,
Thanks for writing! Recycled plastic is becoming a more popular material for a host of things from baskets and bowls to handbags. I personally lean towards contemporary style pieces by designers like Yaron Elyasi. Made from melted strings of plastic and recycled plastic, these Kacoon bowls are swirled in to existence–in the expressionist spirit of say, a Jackson Pollack.
I can’t say that melting plastic doesn’t pose its own environmental pollutants–any chemists out there know?
No two Kacoon bowls are the same. They are available in seven colors at an affordable price ($42). You can find the Kacoon here.
Filed under Budget Decor, Furnishings, Handmade, Indie, Interior Design, Refashion+Refurb|
Tagged bowls, chic, design+architecture, Eco-friendly, Handmade, Indie, Interior Design, modern style, Recycled, shopping, sustainable style, Tabletop |
12Jul07
Instructions are out! How to convert cast-off carpet samples (of carpet cut-offs) into winning designs for home. The finalists, announced in June, included the above chaise lounge, a magazine caddy, a modern style bench and stools. Thanks to the team at Tricycle Inc. and Ample Sample finalists for sharing their design how-to’s with us.
For all build-it-yourself project plans visit the Ample Sample website.
11Jun07
The team at Branch Home just e-mailed over some new fabulously green pieces picked up from this year’s ICFF show in New York. Hot or not?
Cain Chair, Seth Esthelman, $398USD/pair (unfinished)
These chairs remind me of old-fashioned school house chairs, yes? According to Branch the wood comes from sustainable forests in New York and Pennsylvania, but no certifications were mentioned so I’ll follow up and report back. They are stackable, and shipped flat. Exclusive to Branch Home.
Sling, Ting Studios, $578USD
A eco-modern take on the classic hammock, designer Inghua Ting’s Sling is handwoven using reclaimed, unused nylon seatbelt webbing. Available in six bold colors: green, orange, white, chocolate and black. According to Branch Home, Ting Studios strives for zero carbon footprint production in their UK offices. Employees bike to work and their products are made in Europe.
RD4 Chair, Richard D. Liddle, $1198USD
The RD4 (aka Roughly Drawn) Chair is a visual dervish of 100% recycled plastic molded into an airy seat. Was the designer channeling Jackson Pollack? Available in five colors: black, blue, green, orange, and red. Exclusive to Branch Home.
08Jun07
Dear Fab Green,
I’m taking a trip to LA tomorrow; do you have any suggestions for eco-home stores or clothing stores to see while I am there? My idea is to create a store in my area that would infuse “green” ideas and products in a not-so-green ‘yet’ community.
Thanks, Janette Lareto
Welcome to L.A.! Thrilled to hear about your interest in launching a green home store. There are a few on-the-ground eco-home stores you can look into:
Viesso.com in Santa Monica on Colorado Blvd. – They design affordable, modern, custom green furniture. I visited the show room last week and met with Travis, the co-founder. Customers can choose a style, a coordinating fabric, and in 3-4 weeks the piece is made. I asked Travis where if they fabricate their pieces locally and he said yes. Upholstery options include sustainable fabrics from top companies like Maharam and Designtex.
Living Green in Culver City on Washington Blvd. – Living Green offers a broad range of green products including furniture, flooring, finishes, paints, garden supplies, etc. Some of my favorite products include Syndecrete, an eco-friendly concrete used to fabricate the sink in the photo (warning: not cheap), Yolo Colorcraft paint, and Kirei board furniture. They sell some of their products online as well.
Another local offering which may or may not be on-the-ground is green with glamour. Designer Deana Bracken founded gwg a month or two ago. The eco-chic shop focuses on a range of eco-glam accessories for the home, like this glass doylee bowl made in a studio using wind power. If you love Kelly Wearstler’s style, you’ll love green with glamour.
Others anyone?
08Jun07
Dear Fab Green,
I’m taking a trip to LA tomorrow; do you have any suggestions for eco-home stores or clothing stores to see while I am there? My idea is to create a store in my area that would infuse “green” ideas and products in a not-so-green ‘yet’ community.
Thanks, Janette Lareto
Welcome to L.A.! Thrilled to hear about your interest in launching a green home store. There are a few on-the-ground eco-home stores you can look into:
Viesso.com in Santa Monica on Colorado Blvd. – They design affordable, modern, custom green furniture. I visited the show room last week and met with Travis, the co-founder. Customers can choose a style, a coordinating fabric, and in 3-4 weeks the piece is made. I asked Travis where if they fabricate their pieces locally and he said yes. Upholstery options include sustainable fabrics from top companies like Maharam and Designtex.
Living Green in Culver City on Washington Blvd. – Living Green offers a broad range of green products including furniture, flooring, finishes, paints, garden supplies, etc. Some of my favorite products include Syndecrete, an eco-friendly concrete used to fabricate the sink in the photo (warning: not cheap), Yolo Colorcraft paint, and Kirei board furniture. They sell some of their products online as well.
Another local offering which may or may not be on-the-ground is green with glamour. Designer Deana Bracken founded gwg a month or two ago. The eco-chic shop focuses on a range of eco-glam accessories for the home, like this glass doily bowl made in a studio using wind power. If you love Kelly Wearstler’s style, you’ll love green with glamour.
Others anyone?
21Mar07
Fresh from the Fab Green inbox: one of my favorite designers, Lotta Jansdotter, is spring cleaning and we’re invited! She’s launching a sample sale on March 25 at her Brooklyn studio. What you’ll find: accessories for the home from past seasons, samples, and one-of-a-kind items up to 60% off.
Lotta Jansdotter’s Studio Sale:
Sunday March 25th
from 12 – 4pm
at 75c Hoyt Street
(between State & Atlantic Ave)
Brooklyn NY 11201
ph: 718-596-2055
Non-New Yorkers (self included) can find some great deals on select items online. I went ahead and bought a button tote (lower left picture) to serve as a sweet shopping bag. Made from eco-friendly 100% linen.
16Feb07
Hot green finds around the web:
PEEK-A-BOO
Memento Rug by Norwegian company
2Form
100% wool felt, made sans child-labor, biodegradable
Spotted at Design Milk
SIDEBOARD STYLE
A gorgeous vintage modern collectible sideboard/credenza is up for sale at Brooklyn’s primo vintage furniture boutique
Baxter & Liebchen.
MODERN PLUSH
WINED AND DINED
Resourceful Canadian company
Yellowknife Glass Recycler’s Coop brings second life to empty wine bottles. Voila–whimsical drinking glasses for your next foray into the bubbly!
Spotted at Great Green Goods
STYLE FROM THE STORM
Apparently it gets rather stormy in parts of Canada. Case in point: downed trees make up the main raw material for
SMC Furnishings, a company that creates beautiful pieces like this headboard from
reclaimed wood.
Spotted at Trendir
Filed under Furnishings, Furniture, Handmade, Indie, Interior Design, Refashion+Refurb, Rugs+Carpet, Vintage|
Tagged Biodegradable, Eco-friendly, Handmade, Indie, Tabletop |
