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Chicly Upcycled Furntiture

The Work of Leo Capote Revolves Around Discarded Hardware and More

— February 24, 2014 — Eco
The work of Leo Capote will have people questioning their own classic furniture pieces in no time. Not only will them seem more boring, they may even be regarded as a bit of a waste. Leo Capote creates his designs by upcycling discarded items such as hammers, shovels and even pool balls. Yet instead of looking kitschy, his furniture designs are pretty chic.

Based in Brazil, working with such materials is only natural for Leo Capote. According to Neatorama, "That's because he worked in his grandfather's hardware store for 20 years before going to college. So he knows how to improvise." Undeniably playful, Leo Capote's creations will nevertheless add an artistic touch to any living space.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Furniture - The trend of creating furniture by upcycling discarded items like hammers, shovels, and pool balls presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry.
2. Sustainable Design - The trend of using discarded materials to create chic furniture designs highlights the opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable design practices.
3. Playful and Artistic Furniture - The trend of incorporating playful and artistic elements into furniture design offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create unique, visually appealing products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of upcycling discarded items to create unique, sustainable and visually appealing designs.
2. Sustainable Manufacturing - The trend of upcycled furniture opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable manufacturing practices, encouraging the use of discarded materials instead of new resources.
3. Art and Home Decor - The trend of incorporating artistic and playful elements into furniture design creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and home decor industries.
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