Say yes to second-hand!

wp:paragraph In 2022, the subject of ecology is on everyone's lips, with the same objective: to protect the environment in a sustainable way. The second-hand sector is playing a full part in improving the ecological system. As a reminder, the principle of second-hand is to give a second life to an object by enabling it to find a new owner, rather than being thrown away. In 2022, the subject of ecology is on everyone's lips, with the same objective: to protect the environment in a sustainable way. The second-hand sector is playing a full part in improving the ecological system. As a reminder, the principle of second-hand is to give a second life to an object by allowing it to find a new owner, rather than being thrown away. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph So you too can help preserve the planet and go second-hand! You too can help save the planet by going second-hand! /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":18069, "width":514, "height":767, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} © Veronique Cotrel © Veronique Cotrel /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading What is fast design? What is fast design? /wp:heading wp:paragraph Fast design is based on the same principle as fast fashion: the impulse buying and hyper-consumption of low-cost, medium-quality furnishings that follow ephemeral trends and the rhythm of the seasons. Fast fashion brands have understood this trend well, and have adapted and developed in the furniture and decoration sector: Zara Home, H M Home and Mango Home... Fast design is based on the same principle as fast fashion: impulse buying and hyper-consumption of low-cost, medium-quality furnishings following ephemeral trends and the rhythm of the seasons. Fast fashion brands have understood this trend and have adapted and developed in the furniture and decoration sector: Zara Home, H M Home and Mango Home... /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":18040, "width":787, "height":443, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} © Ecowatch © Ecowatch /wp:image wp:heading What is the impact of fast design on our planet? What is the impact of fast design on our planet? /wp:heading wp:paragraph The furniture sector plays a major role in polluting our planet. According to the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME), the French throw away 2 million tonnes of furniture, an average of 33 kg of furniture per inhabitant per year. It's high time we took action to reduce this average. Take the time to buy your furniture, opt for timeless pieces such as those by designers Charles and Ray Eames , Pierre Paulin or Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and make them last as long as possible! /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":18037, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} © NUA © NUA /wp:image wp:heading Why go second-hand? Why go second-hand? /wp:heading wp:paragraph Going second-hand is an advantageous way of consuming, offering you a solution that is both ecological and economical. Second-hand goods are an advantageous way of consuming, offering you a solution that is both ecological and economical. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph {"align": "center"} AN ECOLOGICAL SOLUTION AN ECOLOGICAL SOLUTION AN ECOLOGICAL SOLUTION /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":18049, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} © davincilifestyle © davincilifestyle /wp:image wp:paragraph Are you concerned about the future of the planet? Fight against fast design and opt for second hand! Are you concerned about the future of the planet? Fight against fast design and opt for second-hand! /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Buying second-hand gives a second life to furniture, fights against over-consumption, the exploitation of raw materials and participates in the circular economy. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Our second-hand furniture Our second-hand furniture to discover on Design Market: /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":18042, "sizeSlug":"full", "linkDestination": "custom"} Vintage Kubus armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1970 Vintage Kubus armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1970 Vintage Kubus armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, 1970 /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":18044, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} Vintage Tulip table in white marble by Knoll Vintage Tulip table in white marble by Knoll Vintage Tulip table in white marble by Knoll /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":18043, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination":"custom"} Togo Vintage sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970 Togo Vintage sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970 Togo Vintage sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970 /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":18045, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} Vintage art deco chandelier in crystal glass, 1930 Vintage art deco chandelier in crystal glass, 1930 Vintage art deco chandelier in crystal glass, 1930 /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:paragraph /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph {"align": "center"} AN ECONOMIC SOLUTION AN ECONOMIC SOLUTION AN ECONOMIC SOLUTION /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":18053, "width":538, "height":655, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} © i.like.it.tidy © i.like.it.tidy /wp:image wp:paragraph Save money by buying second-hand with items that are much cheaper than those bought in shops. On the contrary, the majority of furniture sold second-hand is as good as new and often of better quality. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"align": "center", "id":18054, "width":550, "height":663, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} © villapocket© villapocket/wp:image wp:paragraph Second-hand furniture concerns us all, from basic furniture to collector's items, there is something for every taste and budget. You can find collector's items at knock-down prices as well as references that are impossible to find on the market. /wp:paragraph wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:paragraph Our second-hand furniture Our second-hand furniture to discover on Design Market: /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":18056, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} Vintage mahogany bookcase, Denmark 1970 Vintage mahogany bookcase, Denmark 1970 Vintage mahogany bookcase, Denmark 1970 /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":18058, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} Vintage "Ben" armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980 Vintage "Ben" armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980 Vintage "Ben" armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980 /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":18057, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "custom"} Vintage black Murano glass vase by Carlo Nason Vintage black Murano glass vase by Carlo Nason Vintage black Murano glass vase by Carlo Nason /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":18060, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination":"custom"} Vintage brown leather daybed by Mies van der Rohe, 2017 Vintage brown leather daybed by Mies van der Rohe, 2017 Vintage brown leather daybed by Mies van der Rohe, 2017 /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Marie BOURGOIN Marie BOURGOIN /wp:paragraph

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