Uhuru Design
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Furniture design and manufacturing |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Jason Horvath, Bill Hilgendorf |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn , United States |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Daniel Husserl (joined 2011) |
| Products | Sustainable furniture made from reclaimed materials |
Uhuru Design is a sustainable furniture firm located in Brooklyn, recognized for its expertise in designing and constructing pieces from reclaimed materials. Established in 2004 by Jason Horvath and Bill Hilgendorf, alumni of the Rhode Island School of Design, the company became notable for salvaging wood from sources such as the Coney Island Boardwalk and Kentucky bourbon distilleries, as well as creatively repurposing various found objects.
In 2011, Daniel Husserl, an entrepreneur focused on sustainability, joined Uhuru to enhance its global presence, increase manufacturing capabilities, and develop its interior design services. Prior to this, Husserl co-founded the furniture brand Aellon and directed the sustainability consultancy NaturalProgression.
Uhuru Design's creations are displayed in esteemed venues including the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Milwaukee Art Museum, Los Angeles' A+D Museum, and New York City's New Museum. All items are meticulously crafted by hand within their Brooklyn-based workshop, which also serves as their showroom. The company has partnered internationally with notable designers, architects, and artists such as Maya Lin at the Cooper–Hewitt and Dan Colen at the Gagosian Gallery.