The collection is inspired by (to quote) “the duality of Coney Island – whimsical, colorful summers and melancholy winters.” You can also read more about Uhuru’s collection on “inhabitat” check them out I love this site. Let’s showcase more of this unique collection that’s making its launch debut at New York Design Week!

Brooklyn based furniture design company has dedicated itself to sustainability and local craftsmanship, by using reclaimed wood taken from the demolished iconic Coney Island boardwalk.  Read more about it by clicking on “Coney Island Line.”

CYCLONE CHAIR

DRUM LAMP

DROP-END-TABLE

BOARDWALK-CONSOLE

NEW YORK DESIGN EVENTS 2010

MAY 6           |Design Within Reach’s Modern Design Functioncompetition.

Reception 7-9pm at the Flatiron Studio. Uhuru’s Summer
Snow Line is a finalist, and will be on display.
MAY 7 – 9      | BKLYN Designs in DUMBO, Brooklyn.  Check out our entrance
installation made from reclaimed chairs, then visit our booth
to see the new line.  Register for tickets here, and trade
registration ends May 6.
MAY 12 – 26  | Uhuru’s 1×1 Show at Eastern District, the first show of a
series of artist collaborations combining fine art and furniture
design. Opening 7-9pm on May 12.
MAY 15 – 18  | NoHo Design Disctrict Festival. Stop by our pop-up showroom
as part of the NoHo Next, located at 350 Bowery, to see the
Coney Island Line andcheckout art/design collaborationsin the
area at thisfirst annual ICFF satellite festival.
MAY 16         | NoHo Design Disctrict Block Party, 7-10pm. Click here for a map
of what’s happening, and come by our party sponsored by
Macallan Single Malt Scotch.