Material-Antics – Reimagining discarded materials as high-value design artifacts.

01 / ABOUT US

Mission

To reclaim materials and showcase their potential as valuable design artifacts through innovative upcycling.

We champion
sustainable design by reescuing valuable and precious
material destined for landfills.

Vision

A world where waste becomes opportunity and discarded materials inspire creative solutions.

We’re building a
circular economy that celebrates both beauty and environmental responsibility through innovative material reuse.

History

Founded by a design aficionada passionate about sustainable innovation. We’ve evolved from exploring discarded
furniture to specializing in high-value material recovery, particularly leather from upholstered pieces destined
for landfills.

Work

We track local waste patterns and transform emerging material streams into creative opportunities. Through
furniture recovery and hands-on workshops, we engage communities in sustainable design and circular thinking.

WHAT WE DO

Material Innovation

Prioritizing materials first — imagining new applications for salvaged resources and transforming waste into design
opportunities.

Waste Monitoring

Tracking local patterns like curbside giveaways to identify material streams for creative solutions.

Community Workshops

Hands-on exploration with re-harvested materials, fostering collaboration and environmental awareness.

Leather Recovery

Specializing in rescuing durable leather from upholstered furniture destined for landfills.

02 / FEATURES

Sustainable Recovery

Expert techniques for salvaging high-value materials from furniture and goods destined for landfills, focusing on
leather and premium textiles.

Creative Innovation

Material-centric approach to design, reimagining discarded resources as raw materials for bold, artistic creations.

Community Impact

Workshops and resources that empower makers to explore sustainable practices and circular design thinking.

Come explore the creative potential!

Design and Re-upholstery Services

We offer competitive and Professional Design and Re-upholstery Services for Commercial, Recreational, or Custom Applications.

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03 / WE ARE

Nathalie Tambay

Creative Director & Founder

Design enthusiast and material explorer passionate about uncovering creative potential in discarded resources.
Specializing in leather recovery and sustainable design innovation.

+1 (613) 818-2854

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