The other week I snuck off into the little streets of Chippendale to attend the launch of the 111 Navy Chair held at Corporate Culture. It was lovely to have been invited and I met some really warm and friendly people, including the Head of Emeco Gregg Buchbinder who was very giving of his time and happy to chat to all.
This new version of the classic Navy Chair is made of a minimum of 111 recycled plastic Coca-Cola bottles and it took 4 years of research to develop the tools and technology to create the chairs from this material. Gregg mentioned on the evening that one aspect of the project he likes is that the chairs have made more people think about sustainability and he is hoping to influence others to use up-cycled materials to create new products.
What do you think of these chairs and of the concept?
111 Navy Chair Launch
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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I think the food looks yummo - ha! But seriously I love the navy chair, am looking at getting one to add to my collection of assorted white chairs to go around my great grandparents oak farmhouse style dining table. Will have to check out these new 111 materials, great concept.
ReplyDeleteI love that they do this! I have three Emeco stools at my kitchen island. They have proven indestructible with three kids.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Readed about them few moths ago and i was looking foward to them.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!! love the chairs and the concept :)
ReplyDeletelove! Look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the chairs and the mix in colors too!!
ReplyDeleteoh my! the colors are brilliant
ReplyDeletevery eye popping, and eye pleasing ~
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I love the concept. Very cool indeed.
ReplyDeleteyep defn love the shape and look of these chairs - great to recycle into something so cool!
ReplyDeleteWOW now that is an amazing concept and an amazing story, some people are super clever. Loving the chairs, the food looks incredible too!
ReplyDeleteKeren
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love it and the colors are awesome!
ReplyDeleteOoh, fab concept, thanks for sharing your experience! Lucky you getting to go to the launch!
ReplyDeleteSo impressive! The chair looks great and quite versatile. It is great to see items like coming out. Looks like a good time was had, the food looks delish. : )
ReplyDeletelove the chairs...loved how they looked before i saw they are made from recycled materials which makes me love them 1000x more...will be putting them on the wish list for planning our future home! Tatum xx
ReplyDeleteI love the chairs in all the colours although it does now sadly remind me of work as work have gotten in a swag of navy chairs for all the eating areas! Love them though. Great recycling concept. I'd definitely get them knowing they were fully recycled.
ReplyDeleteLove the different colours. The food looks yummy as well:)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! The navy chair is such an iconic piece of furniture.
ReplyDeleteexcellent concept. and they look great too! that orangey-red has my name on it :)
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