The design industry and consumers are gradually understanding the importance of renewable materials, leading to more experimentation with plant-based options like mycelium. Many designers are now working with this material, including Studio Tooj, which created furniture pieces wrapped in mycelium. Dutch startup Aifunghi is also joining this movement by debuting a collection of mycelium chairs at 3daysofdesign 2025. What makes Aifunghi mycelium furniture unique is its distinctive furry look and its ability to produce it on a semi-industrial scale.
Founders Marije and Bart Schilder, together with seasoned design professionals and partners Michiel Geluk and Mo Aouraghé, have come up with the idea of creating good-looking mycelium furniture. The husband-and-wife team shares, “We envisioned furniture that not only genuinely embodies sustainability but disrupts traditional practices and sets a new benchmark for luxurious and environmentally responsible design.”
They have come up Roots collection that comprises 10 upholstered chairs along with a range of tables and lamps, all primarily crafted from mycelium-based composite (MBC). This innovative material is created by binding hemp fibers with mycelium, the root-like structure of mushrooms, which results in a strong and sustainable bio-composite (MBC).
According to Aifunghi, the chairs contain no petroleum-based plastics and are fully compostable. The padding is made from seaweed-based bio-foam by Norwegian startup Agoprene, while the upholstery uses BioFluff, a plastic-free fake fur made from nettle, hemp, and flax fibers taken from farm waste. This upholstered furniture collection is either compostable, recyclable, or both.
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The Banet dining and lounge chairs redefine comfort with their elegant curves and durable mycelium-composite construction, while the Venosa Lounge Chair features a shell-shaped mushroom silhouette ideal for both relaxation and conversation. Lastly, the Bolete Side Tables pair upholstered bases with fused glass tops made from leftover shards from mouth-blown glass production. The collection also features Campinio pendant and table lamps, which have plant-based fur on the outside and mycelium inside to create a soft, diffused glow.
The company, founded by a group of former Moooi product developers, makes mycelium furniture that is really usable and available for people as well. These furniture pieces are strong and durable, and can add a sustainable touch to any space.
Other highlighting launches from 3daysofdesign include Bang & Olufsen’s stunning red console cabinet for Reimagined Beosystem 3000c and Marea furniture collection that reflects the Japanese philosophy of thoughtful care and genuine hospitality.
Via: Dezeen
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