Interiors writer Rebecca Proctor’s new book, ‘1000 New Eco designs‘, has just been published this week, and it includes Pli’s Hoop table, which was one of the first designs we developed for large-scale production. The Hoop table represented the very best eco design Pli was capable of at the time of making; we have had a lot of interest in the table again, from the media coverage of Rebecca’s excellent book.
The Hoop table, Pli Design Ltd 2007
The Hoop table has been superseded by the new Whitechapel table collection which Pli launched this month. We took all the feedback and advice we received from selling the Hoop table over the years and combined it with our new thinking on sustainable manufacturing techniques.
The Whitechapel collection presents some significant advantages over the Hoop table: the solid bamboo table surface is stronger and offers more surface area for the price. The painted steel legs have a much lower carbon-footprint than the Hoop’s aluminium legs, plus they give us the opportunity to offer different colours and configurations. The Whitechapel collection includes single-level and double-level occasional tables and a higher side-table with shelf which can also be used as a bedside table. A large dining table will be issued soon.
So if you liked the Hoop table, you’ll love the Whitechapel collection, too, and you’ll be safe in the knowledge that these designs represent another step forward in the development of affordable, eco-friendly furniture.
