American designer Joe Doucet partnered with The Good Plastic Company to create the OLO table, a striking piece crafted from discarded fridges and electronics. Debuting at New York’s first Shelter fair during NYCxDesign, the table uses Polygood, a material made entirely from recycled plastic sourced from electronic waste.
The design features two semicircular legs supporting a single tabletop, assembled with CNC joinery. “The scale was chosen to give it presence,” Doucet said. “It feels substantial without overwhelming the space, and it lets the material speak for itself.”
Polygood’s Unique Properties Shape the Form
Polygood stands out for its thermoformable qualities, which influenced Doucet’s creative approach. “When I learned Polygood could be sculpted and thermoformed in ways most recycled materials can’t, the idea for the table came together quickly,” he explained. His goal was to craft a sculptural piece that demonstrates recycled materials can be elegant and versatile.
“Circularity is about more than recycling. It’s about continuity and renewal,” Doucet noted. “The smoothness also speaks to the idea that sustainability doesn’t have to be rough or compromised. It can be soft, elegant, and enduring.” The OLO table embodies this philosophy, proving that sustainable design can hold both beauty and permanence.