Recycled Shopping Cart Chair

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/recycled-shopping-cart-chair.html

posted by Veronica Peterson Mar 2, 2009 3:26 pm

filed under: Conscious Consumer, Crafts & Design, Materials & Architecture, Reduce, Recycle & Reuse, chair, shopping, shopping cart, trash

4 comments

Taking everyday objects and turning them into chic pieces of functional design takes wonderful form in reestore’s “Annie the shopping trolley” chair (yes, it’s British).

Taking carts that were landfill bound due to missing wheels or bent legs, designer Max McMurdo works his magic and “poof!” they are pieces you’d love to own. Reestore attempts to “avoid traditional eco materials in favor of contemporary finishes, fabrics, and, above all, style.” Job well done.

More on Conscious Consumer (61 articles available)
More from Veronica Peterson (52 articles available)

4 comments

Shopping Cart Germs

(22 comments)
9 Ergonomic Tips for Sitting at the Computer
Green Girl Takes the No Plastic Holiday Challenge

(12 comments)

4 comments

add your comment »

4 comments add your comment

Vural K. says
Jun 18, 2009 11:35 PM

thanks...
Kabin
Konteyner,Prefabrik
mega kabin
Konteyner

send green star | flag as inappropriate

Mistress C. says
Apr 29, 2009 12:18 PM

An ideal chair for Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys ;) http://mistresscurvalicious.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/a-chair-for-bubbles/

send green star | flag as inappropriate

Michael Jimenez says
Mar 22, 2009 11:59 PM

very inspiring , I must admit ,even though I started doing green furniture 20 years at michaels upholstery. I pretty much limited myself to greening traditional and antique furniture. all or part of any existing sofa or chair can be reupholstered in green materials. Our dumpster rescue literally prevented an old chair from its landfill fate . there is also a hugh advantage recovering and restyling older furniture because it was made and built much better than todays furniture. new furniture is beautiful on the outside but frightening on the inside and not made to last evan one generation. This shopping cart with chrome grid is classic and remanisant of a past era. This concept and creative use of anything existing and converting it into something functional and chic is timely, not to mention un limiting.
I will now apply this insight to any future projects in my studio in san rafael ca. and will be open to suggestions
,collaborations or consulting. I'll keep my eyes and mind open and see where that goes.
REminding you to REduce,REmodel,REcover,REdesign,REfinish then REUSE

michael jimenez

send green star | flag as inappropriate

Allie Crosby says
Mar 6, 2009 9:58 AM

This is so sweet!

send green star | flag as inappropriate

Please enter your comment.

Or, log in with your
Facebook account:

who's talking about this story?

Trackback URL

Disclaimer: Care2.com does not warrant and shall have no liability for information provided in this newsletter or on Care2.com. Each individual person, fabric, or material may react differently to a particular suggested use. It is recommended that before you begin to use any formula, you read the directions carefully and test it first. Should you have any health care-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or other health care provider.

1011775