Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Recreate by Katie Thompson


I'm a sucker for flea market finds and all things salvaged, and Recreate by Katie Thompson is a phenomenal example of turning trash into treasure. Using pieces of discarded junk, the South African designer creates one-of-a-kind furniture, lighting and home accessories that need to be sold in the States! No word on the prices, but my birthday's coming up (hint, hint!).

Check out more photos after the jump...


Thompson created this lamp from an old Hoover floor polisher. Brilliant!

 

More suitcase creations:

The Suitcase Sidetable - Turquoise vinyl and perspex
 

Etcetera:




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16 comments:

  1. JackieSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    That suitcase chair is so cute. I love them all.

    Jackie
    www.styleforecasts.com

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  2. UnknownSeptember 29, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    serious fabulousness going on! - that light is insane!!!

    PS - GIVE-AWAY going on - just wanna spread the love!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  3. NatalieSeptember 29, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Love the suitcase chairs...so creative!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    I love love love the suitcase chair. That belongs in my household!!!!

    I am glad you stopped by my blog right after I announced I was blogging again!

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  5. WendyBSeptember 30, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    The suitcase chair is ADORABLE!!!

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  6. this free birdSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    I can't help it...I'd love to have that chair in my bedroom!!

    xoxo,
    Carrie

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  7. PaulaSeptember 30, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    LOVE that powder blue suitcase chair - absolutely GORGEOUS - so unique! xx

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  8. IsabelSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    that suitcase chair is really cool!

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  9. Couture CarrieSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    That is too cool!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  10. UnknownSeptember 30, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    All very cool, but the suitcase chair is just fabulous!

    I want to make one myself now!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Genius!! those suitcase chairs are dreamy. Excellent find Marissa, thanks for sharing!! Hope you get one for your b.day :D

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Such ingenuity! I do love that first suitcase/chair - the color is perfect.

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  13. UnknownOctober 1, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    omg! this chair is FAB! so cute!!!
    thank you for passing by and leaving your sweet comment! it means a lot for me :D remember you can keep in touch with K come Karolina via bloglovin or facebook!
    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.blogspot.com/

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  14. UnknownOctober 5, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    I wish I could have this chair!!! Ugh to die for!
    xo M

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  15. AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    I love the suitcasse side table and chair. I love your blog, the pictures are beautiful. Great finds.

    I will follow you if you follow me.

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  16. AsteriaOctober 5, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    i want the suitcase chair!!*drool*

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