Cortica chaise longue
Design Daniel Michalik, USA
The beauty of Cortica is in its simplicity. Hand made in Daniel's Brooklyn studio, this chaise longue is made completely from cork that is recycled from the bottle stopper industry. Cork has tremendous potential to perform in ways unlike any other material, as well as being an environmentally responsible material. It is lightweight, naturally waterproof and buoyant. (yes, it floats !) This piece shows it's ability to bend in two directions simultaneously. The pliability of the cork allows the user of this lounge to rock gently from side to side or backward and forward with a great degree of stability. The result is a sensation of floating weightless yet totally supported. With proper care, Cortica is a piece that will last a lifetime. Care instructions are included.
Cortica has been part of a recent traveling exhibition organized by VIA France (valorization & innovation in furniture design) with other top designers including Patricia Urquiola and Konstantin Grcic, promoting the use of sustainable materials in design.
Material: recycled cork (cork is 100% waterproof and impervious to rot and mold growth)
Dimensions: L 183cm, w 50cm (72"L x 20"W x 26" tall)
Delay: 4-6 weeks
Price: $4500
Sway Rocking Stools
Like the Cortica lounge, the handmade Sway uses reclaimed cork and combines function with style. The central column of the stool, located directly under the spine of the user, is flexible, solid cork while the rest is perforated. The result is a seat that flexes and pivots under the weight of the user, responding to the slightest body movement. The user's muscles remain slightly engaged to maintain balance, improving posture and circulation. Many have reported this to be a perfect seat for working at a desk or computer, enabling the user to move and rock while working and thinking. Because cork is 100% waterproof and impervious to rot and mold growth, this piece functions as well outdoors as it does in. Perfect for a bit of meditation in the garden.
Materials: 100% recycled cork
Dimensions: h 50cm x w 38cm x d 35m (20" x 15" x 14")
Price: $495
