Dutch furniture brand Aifunghi has launched its debut collection at Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design festival, introducing sustainable mycelium-based pieces designed for broader market appeal. Founded by former Moooi product developers Bart and Marije Schilder, along with Michiel Geluk and Mo Aouraghé, the brand aims to make sustainable furniture "a little bit more sexy" and widely accessible.
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The collection includes ten pieces, chairs, lamps, and tables, crafted from a bio-composite of hemp and mycelium developed by sister company Growmolding. The material is moulded without plastics and is fully compostable. Padding is provided by a bio-foam made from seaweed by Norwegian firm Agoprene, while upholstery features faux fur from BioFluff, made from nettle, hemp, and flax.
Aifunghi's mycelium dining chair is the first of its kind to meet EN16139 Level 1 contract-use certification, capable of withstanding heavy daily use. Production occurs at a "semi-industrial scale" facility in Enkhuizen, Netherlands, with a capacity of up to 1,200 pieces annually, setting it apart from typically limited-run mycelium designs.
Also in the collection are Campinio lamps with diffused light and Bolete side tables using salvaged fused glass. The pieces are showcased as part of the Material Matters exhibition at Ukraine House.
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