X&Y - How classroom furniture is shaping the future of Indian education

Driven by a vision for sustainable and child-safe design, architect Snehal Malani founded X&Y in Mumbai. This "Make in India" company crafts eco-friendly wooden furniture, from Montessori chowkis to playful setups, for children aged 0-14 and K12 schools. X&Y blends modern technology with hand artistry to redefine education and home aesthetics, reducing plastic use with style.

EPN Desk 12 May 2025 11:55

Snehal Malani is the Founder of X&Y, a company focused on designing and manufacturing eco-friendly wooden furniture for children's education and home environments. Based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, X&Y aims to revolutionize the education system and redefine home aesthetics with sustainable and stylish wooden furniture. The company caters to children aged 0-14 years, offering customizable products for K12 schools and homes.

Professional Background and Experience

Prior to founding X&Y, Snehal Malani gained extensive experience in architecture and design. She served as a Senior Architect and Team Leader at Planet 3 Studios Architecture Pvt Ltd from 2016 to 2019. From 2011 to 2014, she was a Self Practicing Principal Architect and Project Manager at InArch Studio.

Commitment to Sustainability

X&Y is committed to sustainability, using FSC-certified Baltic Birch plywood in its furniture construction. The company also promotes the "Make in India" movement, offering customization to meet specific school needs. X&Y aims to reduce the use of plastic in children's daily lives by providing responsibly made and exceptionally high-quality furniture.

X&Y : Vision and Products

Snehal Malani's vision for X&Y is rooted in a realization of the gap in the Indian market for sustainable, child-safe, natural, and toxin-free furniture. X&Y specializes in eco-friendly wooden furniture, utilizing modern technology and hand artistry to create a wide range of products, including chairs, tables, Montessori chowkis, pretend and play setups, and library shelves. The furniture is designed with child safety in mind, featuring round edges and non-toxic paints and polishes.