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The Bomba stool by Fugitive Glue is a solid example of the ever-evolving design collective’s upcycling mission. Imagined by creative director Jano Badovinac, the seats utilize salvaged, cut-up propane tanks and found birch laminate with the purpose of small-footprint manufacturing – think per order blowtorching, not assembly lines. It’s a bittersweet approach: when the material is gone, the product run is done. Fugitive Glue isn’t stuck on furniture; the collective’s portfolio also includes branding, interior design, window coverings and even shoes for full-circle service.

$655, fugitive-glue.com

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The designer walks us through the creative process behind Joue

Growing up, Canadian designer Mary Ratcliffe spent a lot of time in her dad’s workshop, which ultimately drove her interest in making things by hand. “Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve wanted to bring the creations in my mind to reality,” says Ratcliffe. “I think it’s something that I always inherently wanted to do. As soon as I had the opportunity, I took it.

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