For the Environment: The Golden Chair by Frederik Mattson
Posted Dec 22nd 2007 2:02PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Decor, Green
A chair completely plated in 24k gold probably doesn't strike you initially as 'environmentally friendly,' but designer
Frederik Mattson had the Earth and the deforestation problem in mind when he created this unique piece of glitzy furniture. Intended as a throwback to the less wasteful varnishing ways of old, coating all the surfaces of the
Golden Chair in gold means all imperfections in the wood are hidden from view, which in turn means less wood is discarded in search of knot-free and blemish free pieces. I'm not sure how completely green this chair is (considering gold is not a sustainable resource) but I will say the little heart stamped on the side is adorable.
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