I love finding pieces of furniture that tell a story…items that hold character and that you can feel good owning. The Zaishu bench collection will do all that and more. Zaishu is an award-winning bench/seat/table that slots together simply and represents the marriage of cultural creativity and sustainable design.
The benches feature artwork from well-known artists like David Bromley and Stewart Russell, but they also feature artwork from community groups, tribal art, and hand-painted designs from Bollywood artists.
The print shown above is the Mini International print by Australian designers Tin & Ed. $50 from each sale of this particular print will go to the charity Ripple, an online-based initiative that allows users to contribute to various causes by viewing ads. The second pattern shown is Antique Kimono, a name that is appropriate for colorful artwork reminiscent of these ancient Japanese garments.
There are several other patterns to suit your fancy. Owning one, or several, of these benches is a reminder of what innovation and collaboration between eco-minded people can accomplish.
Why It’s Green:
- Made in Australia from native plantation pine
- Designs use water-based inks and varnish
- Has Australia’s Good Environmental Choice certification
- Comes flat-packed for reduced packaging — the benches literally slot together
- A portion of the proceeds from some sales goes to charity
Price: $333.09
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
