29 June 2012
Five unusual objects made from wood
Digital printing and high-tech polymers might be all the rage these days, but there’s still room for one of the oldest natural materials around – wood! Not just for furniture any more, designers are using it to create unusual objects ranging from laptops to mobile phones. Here’s five of the most interesting.
This wooden espresso maker is by Norwegian design student Øystein Helle Husby. It’s such a beautifully simple design, and apparently makes coffee just as well as the huge chrome beasts you can buy everywhere else. I’d love to see this make it into mass production.
How about a bag made out of wood? This one is made by Haydanhuya.com, and it’s just the right size to hold a phone, your keys and some lipstick. They also make wooden briefcases and camera tripods – have a look on their website for more.
And if you’re carrying around a wooden bag, you might as well swap your i-phone for something more harmonious. This phone made out of wood will do nicely. It’s made by the MIT High-Low Tech project, and it’s actually a customisable kit which includes a wooden veneer and a circuit board that will work with any SIM card.
You’ve probably already seen this miracle of engineering – the Splinterbike, which set the land-speed record for a bike made entirely out of wood. This is Splinterbike 2, which was on display at the V&A for their Power of Making exhibition. It was designed and built by Michael Thompson, who’s currently working on Splinterbike 3, which will rely more heavily on computer-aided design than the previous mode to ensure that all the gears work perfectly.
And finally, something that combines the old and the new – the iLog. An i-pad stand and charger, it’s made from reclaimed wood right here in London by Twisted Twee. ‘Roaring fire’ App optional.
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Kathryn is a copywriter and communications specialist, with a love of fabric and beautiful interiors. She worked at Hidden Art, which led to her interest in all things craft and design related. She authors the blog Yes I Like That and you can follow her on Twitter @kathrynxyz. Read more posts by Kathryn Green.
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What an usual combination of products made from wood. They look great though and something like the coffee machine would definitely be a conversation starter at a dinner party. Something for those come dine with me contestants to consider
I’m a fan of wooden furniture so something from this collection would fit perfectly with something like a nice solid oak wood bed. On the other hand, they’d also fit quite nicely in a contemporary setting where everything is futuristic and glossy. The addition of something natural like this would not only stand out but add another texture to the room. This is considering all your kitchen surfaces are made of marble and cabinets of high gloss materials.
Great selection of products and thank you for sharing.
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I want this espresso maker!!! http://t.co/kYgpgRqX
Excellent! http://t.co/8TYvNCuY
If you are in the wood trade maybe you could buy one of these fun gifts for next Christmas http://t.co/q5Kk2F24