Rikyu Jubako table by Ted Boerner is a tiered table with cutout and slots that recall the meaning of the word Jubako. A Jubako box is a Japanese box for holding food, commonly known as a bento box. The lunch box concept has been around for centuries in Japan, which is both a style of food service and an art form. 
There are countless small companies making meaningful contributions to the sustainable design community. Shades of Light is a Virginia based company that curates a collection of furniture, lighting and rugs for both online and brick & mortar sales. They have a natural classic style with an emphasis on handmade, high quality design.
I have a friend who has perpetually moved apartments since coming to New York. On a few occasions, apartments lasted 3 months, on others she was in one place for 9 months. This friend comes to mind with the Slippery Shelves because she owns a wall hung shelving system that has been mounted in at least 5 New York City apartments in the last 3 years. Insanity.
Having just got back from a beachy vacation on the coast of Canada, this story reminded me of how lucky we are to have clean beaches nearby. For many people, the ocean is a resource or an obstacle, and is much less an amenity for relaxation. The Uniqueco Foundation in Kenya uses flip flops that have washed up on the beaches to create awareness, jobs, and works of art.
The Shavings Coffee Table and the Shavings Stool are quirky, award winning designs by Israeli designer Yoav Avinoam. Using the magic of resin, reclaimed wood shavings are formed into a mold that contains the legs of the stool or table.
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