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There’s Enough Stuff In The World …

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… says Israeli company Junk+ion.  One just needs to turn stuff around to look at it in a different way to find another use. They’ve certainly come up with very creative upcycled products.

gas clock LGraphic gas stove top grills become sets of world clocks.  Set one to your local time and have one display grandma time.

mirror largeA favorite material of junkers, windows turn into a stunning floor mirror.

shade seat largeAnd the shutters provide a seat.

brown chairIf a stool is more to your liking, how about a repurposed bike seat attached to an old bike wheel?

phone desk lamp bluephone lamp L2I adore the lamps fashioned from vintage rotary phones.

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Not certain benches on wheels are all together safe, but this is unique.  I can imagine a kitchen island on skateboards — with locking wheels, of course.

Two projects reusing vintage suitcases.

suitcase closet L leftThe medicine cabinet is a bit simpler than our Steampunk model, but also highly useful.

trolly LRetro-fit with wheels and a handle to create a charming rendition of the modern version.

foosball hooks

Finally, when they’re done kicking a soccer ball on a Foosball table, these players can might help encourage little (and big) boys pick their cleats up off the floor.

Yes, indeed. There is enough stuff in the world already. With just a touch of imagination, stuff becomes stunning pieces of functionality.

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