Union Design and KFI Studios Create Sustainable Tumble Tables from Recycled Textiles
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Summary
Union Design and KFI Studios collaborate on the Tumble tables, which repurpose discarded fabrics into tabletops made from shredded and compressed textile pieces, resembling terrazzo. Available in side or coffee table sizes, the design highlights sustainability and creativity in furniture.
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The Tumble tables feature tops made of shredded and compressed textile pieces, resulting in a flecked surface reminiscent of terrazzo.
KFI Studios created the Tumble series to celebrate the possibilities of utilising waste textiles.
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