The cardboard futures as furniture

Proudly calling itself “the world’s first fully-specified mass production workstation made entirely of cardboard”, this is the Paperweight Desk, from British company Cardboard Future Ltd.

“We are aware that cardboard furniture has enjoyed a mixed press over the last fifty years,” says Chief Executive Rod Fountain, “and it is going to take an exceptional product to win over the cynics. But we think we are launching the right product at the right time – it’s elegant, very strong, extremely eco-friendly, and excellent value for money.

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The founders say

The cardboard box changed the world, but that was 150 years ago.  Since then this fabulously versatile material has enjoyed a modest press, but in the environmentally sensitive, cost-conscious world of 2009 its time may have come.

This autumn we launch a range of fun and practical furniture products for the home and office made entirely of pristine corrugated board, designed and built in England to mirror the mood of the times.

Simple, clean design combined with clever engineering makes these products extremely light, immensely strong, fully functional and excellent value for money.

Starting with the stunning Paperweight desk, we are rolling out a comprehensive product range to include storage, pedestals, book shelves, wardrobes, beds, and tables in a wide range of shapes and sizes.

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