Joel Hester handcrafts these amazing coffee tables in his Texas studio using hoods and trunks from vintage American cars.
Using the colorful, rusted sheet metal with unique patterns created by oxidation means that no two tables are ever the same.
New steel tubing creates the chassis and at the base of each leg is an adjustable foot that will adapt to any uneven hard surface floor to prevent the table from wobbling.
Tables start at $850, and Hester also makes bed frames, desks, end tables, plasma TV tables with component shelves, and other furniture to meet all your industrial chic needs.
What's Driving This Trend
- Upcycled Furniture
- Using vintage car parts to create functional furniture brings a new look for upscale homes and offices.
- Sustainable Design
- Repurposing materials from cars that would otherwise be waste into usable furniture aligns with increasing consumer demand for environmentally conscious products.
- Unique Customization
- Creating each piece by hand using materials with their own unique history creates one-of-a-kind products that allow buyers to express their individuality.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Decor
- Innovative furniture designs like these can transform traditional living spaces into modern, eco-friendly spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Auto Recycling
- Car salvage yards and recycling facilities can explore new markets by partnering with furniture designers to repurpose unusable car parts and turn them into valuable products.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Manufacturing facilities can incorporate sustainable materials like recyclable car parts into their supply chain to create innovative products that reduce waste and provide customers with a unique product offering.
