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Reclaimed street seats reflect eclectic mix of New York’s citizens

Lately, the world seems to be a recycling spree. Ordinary individuals, designers and even automakers are getting on the bandwagon to recreate products out of old and unused materials. Aside from the environmental aspects, the trend has opened up new employment opportunities for many, making it a very sustainable practice. Wood, which was once in abundance and has now dwindled, is especially sought after, with reclaimed wood giving rise to beautiful furniture items and artwork. Bade Stageberg Cox, a New York based designing firm who seeks to incorporate innovative methods in its designs, which is just what it has done with Street Seats. The concept of using reclaimed wood to build furniture units may not be new, but Bade Stageberg Cox does it with style.

Street Seats

The project was conceived for Pier 94 Coffee Bar and features 50 chairs that were found abandoned on New York’s streets. The designers reclaimed them, fixed problem spots and painted them with taxi cab yellow paint. The result is a series of vibrant chairs consisting of various designs, all given a new lease of life. The bottom of the chairs have been stamped and documented with dates and locations from where they were recovered.

Street Seats was displayed at ‘The Armory Show,’ which is a leading contemporary art fair. The annual exhibition is a popular event that sees galleries from across the world showcasing their designs. The project’s eclectic mix of seating styles perfectly highlights the various ethnicities and races of people residing in New York.

Reclaimed wood is fast becoming big business. The ability to reuse wood to create new products can be more cost effective since most of the material can be picked up at junkwards, warehouses and even on the streets. As such, the cost covers only the repair and designing process, making the concept viable for those looking to make income without heavy investment.

Via: Junkculture

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