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Born in 1962 in Tokyo, Japan Takeshi Miyakawa went on to graduate from the Tokyo Science University with a degree in Architecture. With that degree Takeshi combined architecture, science and the love of art to produce some of the most unique and stunning pieces of furniture in the world today.
Takeshi Miyakawa Designs Website
http://www.tmiyakawadesign.com
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“We at Coffincouches.com have the mindset of thinking “Green” and we know it is different but we strongly believe in recycling. Our niche happens to be 18 gauge steel coffins which we collected from local funeral homes primarily in Southern California. It is a health and safety law that funeral homes cannot resell used coffins to the general public. We approached funeral directors with the attitude of recycling. These coffins are not used for burial due to slight cosmetic inconsistencies. They are reconfigured and modified resulting in a finished product – a unique one a kind coffin couch. If you notice (although it may be too small) the six cast iron heavy duty legs are embossed with the universal biohazard insignia. The reason we utilized this sign was because safety was our utmost concern. If you are not aware, once a human body is placed in a coffin it is considered biohazard tissue. The legs have the embossed insignia for precautionary reasons in the event body fluids are exchanged on these coffins. Perhaps you would feel safe knowing that you are in designated biohazard scene!
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Reelfurniture is the project of David Meddings who with 25 years experience as designer and furniture maker has been involved with environmental organisations in the past and sees the use of recycled timber as a design challenge and an active step towards change. This gallery is an opportunity to purchase direct from the furniture makers and we believe offers you a personal and efficient service. Link
