With the environment being as important to me as good design all of the elements in my furniture are sustainable. Furthermore, because of the bespoke nature and the quality of manufacture I would like to think that that each piece is a lifetime investment.
No foam, plywood, mdf or polyester is used. This is a highly unusual in todays furniture industry.
I use Linwood’s Lana upholstery fabric for the top cover, which is recycled a Italian wool.
The wooden carcasses are made from FSC certified solid pine.
The lids are made as a frame using mortis and tenon joints for strength and then webbed (as you would a substantial chair) for comfort and to be as lightweight as possible.
A natural material called rubberised hair instead of toxic polyurethane foam is used for the cushioned lid. Rubberised hair is made of coconut coir, curled animal hair and natural latex. It is free of solvents, CFC’s and cancer causing substances.
Instead of polyester I use white cotton felt, wool barrier cloth and calico as natural alternatives under the top layer of fabric.
The Italian wool upholstery can be brushed over with a clothes brush or lint lifter. Upholstery cleaners cn also be used.
