Miranda always had an affiliation with design, firstly with a career designing and buying soft furnishing fabrics, then fashion.
When the Christchurch earthquakes turned her life upside down, it forced her to rethink many aspects of her life. She decided to leave her job which required frequent overseas trips & look for a more sustainable career that allowed her to stay closer to her family.
In 2012 she founded Ico Traders. She was working from home so it was a natural progression to start designing for in & around her environment. Wire furniture became her obsession & continues to this day. Designing is an ever-changing process & introducing solid oak as an element into the range means that they can handcraft more there in New Zealand.
In 2023 Ico Traders is still a small kiwi company consisting of Miranda, her part-time sidekicks Bridgett & Georgia & her constant furry companions.
“MY AIM IS TO DESIGN TIMELESS STYLES WITHOUT COMPROMISING INNOVATION OR FUNCTIONALITY, I HOPE YOU LOVE YOUR PURCHASES AS MUCH AS I LOVE DESIGNING THEM.”
MIRANDA OSBORNE, ICO TRADERS
Iron is a sustainable resource and easily recyclable, making it an obvious choice of material for our wire. Many of our larger products require a minimum amount of assembly (attaching of legs). We have purposely designed them as such, so they can be packed in boxes of two, making them easy to ship and thereby minimizing our carbon footprint. We are committed to considering issues of environmental impact and responsible manufacturing processes. Our workforce is treated with the utmost respect and our facilities minimise waste whenever possible.
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