Cardboard Furniture

Yes you read that right, cardboard furniture. Sounds crazy huh? But its becoming more and more popular and for all the right reasons. 

Reason #1. Its Recyclable

Most furniture pieces nowadays are made up of lots of small parts and composites all stuck together. The only true way to recycle something like that is to re use or re purpose it. I remember when I was little, my family used to get hand-me-downs of furniture from other family members. It would go from my grandparents, to my parents and eventually me. But you don't see that happening as much today. With cardboard furniture, when you're done with it you can just throw it in the recyclable bin. Oh and by using cardboard to make the furniture and saving it from possibly going in the landfill, that's also recycling/re purposing. 

Reason #2. Its Portable

For a lot of people my age ( the 20 somethings) you might live in a small apartment and move around a lot if you're in school. Having large heavy piece of furniture aren't really ideal when you live in a 400 sq ft 2nd story apartment. Cardboard furniture can be collapsible and fold flat for transport, and its relatively light weight depending on its size and construction. 

Reason #3. Its DIY

Pinterest lovers unit, its another DIY project. For furniture pieces that utilize tabs to stay together, all you need is a box cutter. For pieces that are created using a repetitive shape, you'll need some glue. So start saving up your cardboard boxes and soon enough you'll have a new chair. Or if DIY isn't your thing, you can always purchase furniture pieces from Cardboard furniture companies like Chairigami. 

Check out these cool furniture designs with cardboard products!