Sunday, September 19, 2010

Sustainable Stool

Zaishu


sustainable stool Sustainable Stool

Zaishu was launched in 2004 by designers Matthew Butler and Helen Punton at Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne. Zaishu Studio operates in an ethical manner by providing functional eco furniture with an emphasis on social responsibility. A case in point is Zaishu's series of flat-pack stools/chairs/tables. The name Zaishu originated as a Japanese word 'zaisu' for a seat without legs that commonly used in traditional Japanese homes. The Zaishu series are versatile, five piece, easy to assemble, easy to transport, works of art derive from the iconography of the traditional Kimono.

Here are some of Zaishu series that are still available to purchase.

Equine

Zaishu has teamed up with Angus McDonald, one of Australia's most collectible and creative talents to create a limited edition print of 100 seats/tables, each one is hand signed. The artwork: 'Equine', features a graphically realist horse drawing with horseshoes on the accompanying panels illustrated in gray and mottled blue.

Features

  • use as a seat or table
  • unique slot together design
  • silkscreen hand printed artwork
  • Good Environmental Choice certified

Zaishu Equine Sustainable Stool

Zaishu Equine by Angus McDonald Sustainable Stool

Pearls

This is the last of their limited edition prints with Stewart Russel from Spacecraft. There are only 10 available, each one hand signed by the artist.

Features

  • Unique slot together design
  • Silkscreen hand printed artwork
  • Minimal carbon footprint
  • Safe water based inks and varnish
  • Good Environmental Choice certified
  • Made and designed in Australia

Zaishu Pearls Sustainable Stool

Zaishu Pearls 2 Sustainable Stool

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