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Sustainable Design Leaves the Rustic Look Behind ... Ultra Cool and Eco Friendly

One of my favorite sustainable products used in modern interior design is Kirei Board. It is manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw and no-added-formaldehyde adhesive. It has a beautiful coloration and pattern to it that makes it a real stand-out. You can buy panels of Kirei board just the same as you buy sheets of plywood.

Here are photos of two modern pieces of furniture that I love! They are made using kirei board combined with FSC certified plywood and white gloss lacquer. These are both by Iannone Design.

Iannone Dandelion Dresser with Kirei Board   Iannone Coffee Table from Kirei Board

 

 

 

 

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Edward D. Nikles
Ed Nikles Custom Builder , Inc. / Nikles Realty , Inc. - Milford, PA

Very Eco-Chic ! I wiil keep Kirei Board in mind for my Modern Style Homes ! Keepin' It Green !

Feb 11, 2009 01:51 PM
Mary DeBella
Northwest Staging & Redesign - West Linn, OR

Beautiful wood and furniture pieces, Pangea.  Can we get local products made from Kirei Board in Portland?

 

Feb 16, 2009 04:13 PM
Pangaea Interior Design Kitchen & Bath Design, Remodeling
Portland Oregon - Portland, OR

Mary - I haven't seen a single piece here locally. The Rebuilding Center on Mississippi carries the Kirei Board, but not furniture made from it. Iannone Design is the only designer I've seen that has developed a line of furniture using it. You can find more of the Iannone pieces on Velocity Art and Design. They have several pieces. On the home page, go to "shop by Designer/Company" and select Iannone Design. I do wish we had some local stores carrying some of these very innovative products. At least they are made in the United States, so you don't have to feel guilty having something shipped from overseas.

 

Feb 16, 2009 05:27 PM