Swedish multidisciplinary designer Emma Olbers designs the new TELLUS bench for Vestre. It is the first furniture design that uses 100% fossil-free steel by SSAB. The designer and Norwegian furniture brand are supporters and advocates of sustainability within the design industry and this is a large milestone of a collaboration. From this, the duo hopes to inspire more similar projects to follow.
Olbers notes "For me, it is important that form and design follow the planetary boundaries and aim to be part of the solution in the green transition. Therefore, it´s great to collaborate with companies that also want to be at the forefront and have actually realized that we are sawing off the very branch we are sitting on. These are companies that set Science Based Targets (SBTi) to contribute in meeting the Paris Agreement."
Fossil-Free Steel Furniture
Emma Olbers Designs the Sustainable TELLUS Bench for Vestre
Trend Themes
1. Fossil-free Steel - The use of 100% fossil-free steel in furniture design presents an opportunity for sustainable manufacturing practices.
2. Sustainability in Design - The collaboration between Emma Olbers and Vestre highlights the growing interest in sustainable design solutions in the furniture industry.
3. Green Transition - Companies setting Science Based Targets (SBTi) to meet the Paris Agreement exemplify the shift towards environmentally-friendly practices in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The use of fossil-free steel opens up a new avenue for sustainable practices in the furniture manufacturing industry.
2. Sustainable Design - The collaboration between Emma Olbers and Vestre highlights opportunities for sustainable design solutions within the furniture industry.
3. Environmental Consulting - The growing demand for companies to set Science Based Targets (SBTi) to meet the Paris Agreement creates opportunities for environmental consulting services.