John Kelly: Creating American Hardwood Furniture for a Multi-Cufturaf World

摘要

Much is being made of the modern design potential and environmental sustainability of wood, the raw material of choice at the moment for international interior design and furniture sectors. Indeed, there has been a renaissance of wood in internationalarchitectural projects throughout the world. World renowned architects, such as Renzo Piano, Rafael Moneo and Frank Gehry, tout the environmental benefits of specifying wood, citing its sustainability and re-newability, while taking advantage of the wide variety of design options through different stains and finishes. While these developments may be new to the architectural sector, wood has long been used as raw material for furniture design, and its use continues to grow the world over.