salvaged plywood from crates finds new life in furniture collection by HHID studio

HHID Studio upcycles crates into furniture

HHID Studio reclaims and repurposes plywood from high-quality shipping containers to create a collection of furniture pieces. Committing to upcycling, the project transforms disassembled and refinished marine-grade plywood into a coffee table, a bench, and a chair. Known for its durability and weather resistance, this plywood offers strength and architectural quality. HHID Studio embraces the inherent characteristics of the material, showcasing its raw, planar surfaces with a minimalist aesthetic.

refurbished plywood collection draws from brutalism

The refurbished plywood collection draws inspiration from brutalist architecture, emphasizing simple forms that showcase the material’s industrial origins. By preserving the unpolished, functional nature of the crates, HHID Studio creates furniture that reduces waste, highlighting the beauty in raw, reused materials, The art and design studio first explored this concept when researching the lifecycle of shipping containers, recognizing the potential for reusing the robust plywood at scale. Rather than letting the material go to waste, HHID saw an opportunity to bring its unique qualities into a new context, setting a standard for sustainable practices in furniture making.

project info:

name: studio collection/refurbished plywood
designer: Studio HHID | @hhidstudio

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