Mikli Furniture has creatively turned old bikes into beautiful bicycle seat shelving for homes and offices. By mounting bikes onto walls and replacing the seat with a shelving unit, the old bikes have become a very interesting storage unit.
The bike is placed onto a wall and the seat is replaced with an open drawer-like shelf that has a full rectangular shape. There is no front casing or door, which makes tossing keys, wallets and small objects easy and very accessible.
This beautiful bicycle seat shelving unit will add a creative accent to any room. The obvious shape is a wonderful conversation starter and will be on display at the bike exhibition at the Up-Artsh Museum in Shanghai at the end of May. Each unit is handmade in Berlin by Mikili.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycling Furniture
- Repurposing old items like bikes into home decor or storage units creates a unique and sustainable design opportunity.
- Functional Art
- Transforming everyday objects into functional and artistic pieces adds a touch of creativity to any space and opens up new design possibilities.
- Minimalist Storage
- Creating accessible and minimalist storage solutions using unconventional shapes like bicycle seats offers a chance to optimize and personalize space.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- Incorporating sustainable and innovative design concepts like upcycling can set furniture companies apart in a crowded market.
- Home Decor
- Offering functional and artistic pieces like bicycle seat shelving units can appeal to consumers looking for unique and eye-catching decor options.
- Sustainability
- Promoting creative and environmentally-friendly products like upcycled furniture can address consumers' growing concern for sustainable and responsible consumption.
