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On: May 17, 08
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How bad-ass is this Grenade Estuche (Jewelry case) set of drawers in the shape of a hand grenade by Los Carpinteros? It’s certainly not your mom’s typical jewelry case!

Los Carpinteros’ work was recently featured an PBS’ Frontline/World in a report about Cuban art.

Other interesting and unusual pieces include Mano Creadora (Creative Hand),  a hand shaped set of drawers and La Siesta (The Nap), a rocking chair with stacked up pillows that reach the ceiling!

Here are some more grenade-inspired designs:

Painted Hand Grenades & Bullets - Army Trash Makes Fashion, Not War

If you are going to accessorize, make sure the accessories blow you away. Army Trash is a collection of a hand grenade covered with gold and pink paint. He then stuck on some colored glass for sparkle. Lest this designer be forgotten his name for posterity is Gerhardt Kellermann. You could do better… [More]

Grenade Oil Lamp - Piet Houtenbos Makes Art from Army Surplus (GALLERY)

Blow your guests away this year when you light up these genuine hand grenades in your living room. The Army surplus grenades have been transformed into oil candles by designer Piet Houtenbos. They come either in their natural finish or in gold and silver to help them blend in well with your Christ… [More]

 

 

References: loscarpinteros.net, kfreshdesigns.blogspot

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I love the grenade!

By: lourdes sanchez bayas on May 17, 08   1,225 Trends   334 Comments
No kidding... Very intense.

By: Jeremy Gutsche on May 17, 08   1,615 Trends   2,244 Comments
Favorited by Ariana Shaw on May 19, 08
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