art from recycled elements is often strikingly beautiful. Many modern and contemporary recycled furniture designs are now made using reclaimed or recycled wood, paper or metal. Most interesting about this functional artwork are the combination of original elements that give retired materials a fresh and appealing look their second time as old-but-new furniture designs. See:
http://webecoist.com/2009/05/29/32-amazing-examples-of-recycled-furniture-art/
Recycle to make furniture!
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