design footprint

jacob armchair

this past summer, readers were introduced to up & coming furniture designer brandon large who recently sent along peeks of a few of his latest creations. the jacob arm chair seems to be the perfect solution for small spaces by combining seating, storage, and a side table in one multifunctional piece. if you're really tight on space, the table folds out of the way for those times when you need a bit of extra wiggle room to get your wii on.

in eco news, brandon is taking one more step towards sustainability by incorporating recycled lumber deconstructed by re-use hawaii into his designs (upholstered pieces already featured repurposed cushion castoffs). the reclaimed wood may have a few imperfections but it's a small sacrifice to help divert construction waste from local landfills while holding on to a piece of hawaii's past - be it a bygone bungalow or a remnant of the punahou gym.

and, if you have been searching for a way to modernize your entryway, look no further than these handcrafted platform door mats made of recycled wood and old tire rubber reborn as a slip-free backing. mats are finished with eco-friendly stains and waterproofed to protect from the elements.

the price tag on the jacob armchair is $800 and the mats go for $40. most pieces are made to order - email brandon123brandon123 [at] yahoo [dot] com for more details.