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These chairs are not built; they are grown. Yes, tree treeshaping is actually a business. Young trees are guided according to a specific shape. The result? Fully functional grown furniture with zero waste.
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Full Grown specializes in creating innovative grown furniture by shaping living trees into functional and beautiful designs. Instead of cutting down mature trees and assembling pieces, the company uses guiding frames and careful pruning techniques to direct the natural growth of trees into chairs, lamps, and other furnishings.
This groundbreaking approach eliminates the need for joints, nails, or glue. The result is fascinating. Even if it takes years to nurture the living furniture, it is worth it! With its pioneering methods, Full Grown is redefining the future of sustainable design through the art of grown furniture.
How does Full Grown Furniture Make Living Furniture?
The Full Grown team crafts the grown furniture through a visionary process that turns living trees into fully formed, functional pieces without traditional construction methods.
At Full Grown, the journey from sapling to finished product is a patient art that unfolds over several years, combining horticulture, craftsmanship, and sustainable design.
Steps for this magnificent process:
Planning and Planting
Firstly, the process begins with carefully selecting tree species ideal for furniture growing. Saplings are planted directly into specially designed molds that shape their early growth.
Year 1-2 – Initial Growth and Weaving
In the first two years, the team trains and guides the saplings around the frame. In addition, they gently graft branches and weave them to create the foundational structure of the future furniture piece.
Years 3-4—Thickening and Strengthening
During the third and fourth years, the trees continue to grow, and their structures thicken. After careful pruning and further grafting, the team solidifies the trees into the eco-friendly furniture forms.
Years 5-6—Maturation
As the trees mature, they gain the necessary thickness and stability. At this stage, the frames may be adjusted slightly to fine-tune the final shape.
Year 6+ – Harvesting and Finishing
Lastly, after six or more years, the Full Grown team harvests the shaped trees for furniture. The team carefully dries the sculpted tree furniture to prevent cracking.
