Cork, Popped!

Cork flooring is becoming fairly common, but some designers are exploring other possibilities that this popular sustainable material offers—and the results are lovely.

By Gina Bazer

VITRA CORK SIDETABLES/STOOLS

VITRA CORK SIDETABLES/STOOLS by Jasper Morrison, $380 each,  Available through designers at Vitra, 124 Merchandise Mart, 312-645-1245; vitra.com

 

IANNONE CORK MOSAIC SIDEBOARD

IANNONE CORK MOSAIC SIDEBOARD $3,400, at 360SEE Gallery, 1924 N. Damen Ave., 773-698-6340; iannonedesign.com

 

DREAMGATE CORK HEADBOARD

DREAMGATE CORK HEADBOARD $160, at studio1am.com, or call 773-398-9864

 
This article appears in the November - December 2008 issue of Chicago Home + Garden Magazine.

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