A bright orange plastic traffic barrel is upcycled into the Cloche Chair in the hands of New York based, Italian born, artist Carlo Sampietro. Founder of ‘The Street is in the House’ project, Sampietro creates exciting furniture and accessories out of discarded materials from the streets of New York. The Cloche Chair is the newest in the super-creative series.
The other funky creations in ‘The Street is in the House’ collection are awesome, but the Cloche Chair is definitely a favorite. Sampietro also converted old police barriers into a cool dining table.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycled Furniture
- Exploring creative ways to repurpose discarded materials into unique and functional furniture pieces.
- Sustainable Design
- Adopting eco-friendly practices to reduce waste and create environmentally conscious furniture.
- Street Art Inspirations
- Drawing inspiration from urban street art to create edgy and innovative furniture designs.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Identifying opportunities to incorporate upcycled furniture into interior design projects and offer eco-friendly options to clients.
- Sustainability
- Leveraging sustainable practices in the furniture industry by using reclaimed materials and reducing environmental impact.
- Art and Design
- Exploring the intersection of art and design by incorporating street art influences into furniture creations.
