Heron Preston’s L.E.D. Studio Homeware Brings the NYC Streets Inside

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Summary

  • Designer Rishi Assar collaborated with Heron Preston’s creative team to create a unique furniture collection that was showcased at Lichen.

  • This collection transforms genuine New York City Department of Transportation materials into usable benches and seating.

Heron Preston’s L.E.D. Studio teamed up with rising designer Rishi Assar to create a furniture collection using only materials salvaged from New York City. The collection features chairs and stools made from repurposed street signs and other discarded city property, moving away from conventional furniture materials.

This project builds on Heron Preston’s existing design work through his L.E.D. Studio. It takes a unique approach by using the city itself as a source of materials, reflecting L.E.D.’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices.

I’m totally blown away by this project! These designers are seeing New York City itself as a source of inspiration, and it’s incredible. They’re taking everyday objects – things we all see and use without a second thought – and turning them into art. It reminds me a lot of Heron Preston’s style – that cool mix of modern fashion and industrial design. What’s really amazing is that these benches are actually made from old NYC traffic signs! You know, the stop signs, school crossing signs, detour signs… all of it. They’ve taken these worn, weathered pieces and turned them into a unique collage, making these benches super cool and totally one-of-a-kind. It’s like a piece of the city’s history you can actually sit on!

Check out the photos above to see how Heron Preston L.E.D. Studio worked with Rishi Assar on this project.

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2026-05-21 00:56