Jason Podlaski takes broken skateboard decks and turns them into unique pieces of furniture called Deckstools.
Each Deckstool is made from recycled skateboard parts, and “the scrapes and scars on the decks create beautiful patterns over the original skateboard artwork”.
The stools are even assembled using original skateboard trucks for hardware, giving them an extra bit of authenticity and leaving nothing to waste. Plus, since each one is made using a used and broken board, each one is a unique and limited edition run of one.
Give your pad some geeked-out style with square Lamp Shades from Meninos.
Options include an F1/F2 shade, a metro map shade, optical illusion shades, a pig shade, an RSS shade, and even a CMYK shade.
Plus, they’re simple and chic so you don’t need to worry about where you put them or how to show them off. Just hang them from the ceiling and be done with it.
The Nottage Design G-1 Pool Table is easily the coolest, most unique and most futuristic pool table around.
It features a transparent playing area with a glass top and a patented Vitrik resin playing surface that allows the balls to roll like a regular pool ball, just without the need for felt.
At around $25,000 it’s definitely not cheap, but if your evil villain lab’s game room is not yet complete, it’s a small price to pay for awesome.
[Via: Born Rich]
Red Bull and Cocoon Branding have teamed up to create a rather unique DJ table for Red Bull Canada.
The goal was to create “a stylized yet functional DJ table that would represent Red Bull’s sponsorship of an actual nightlife experience”, and I think they succeeded quite nicely.
In addition, there were some interesting guidelines for the project that Red Bull wanted to meet: The table had to avoid blatant representation of Red Bull – including their trademark blue and aluminum packaging colours or an obvious bull motif.
The end result is a table that is more of an homage to DJs than to Red Bull.
The slotted cutouts are a nod to the days of vinyl, and provide ventilation for the modern DJ’s laptop, the illuminated Red Bull logo can be swapped out during the day for a more subtle look, and a ‘unique’ cut-out ‘down there’ confirms that the table is, in fact, a bull, and not a cow.
Always dreamed of living on the streets, but can’t stand the cold?
Then check out SZN’s Le Clochard Quilt Cover, a quilt cover and pillowcase set that looks like it’s made from taped together cardboard boxes.
In addition, “The income is used to fund housing projects which prioritize supporting young people in finding work or continuing their education.” so your purchase price goes to a good cause.
[SZN - Le Clochard Quilt Cover]
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Believe it or not, this little box, called the Casulo, holds a complete set of room furniture that can be set up in less than ten minutes, and requires no tools.
What exactly constitutes a complete set of room furniture?
How about a “wardrobe, large desk/table with a separate desk cabinet with locking drawers, a revolving, height-adjustable desk chair, two stools, a single bed and mattress, and a tall set of shelves.”
Who said moving had to be hard?
[Casulo]
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With a bit of creative embroidery, Richard Saja turns ordinary Toile de Jouy print into something extraordinary.
Though TdJ print isn’t usually my style, I could definitely make a compromise for an embroider-graffitied piece like this. It’s subtle yet humorous, and you could keep it with other pieces of fancy furniture knowing that it’s got a surprise waiting for anyone that is willing to get close.
[Via: Neatorama]
If you’re putting together an African safari themed room, and you want the look of walls adorned with big game heads, but you don’t want to actually kill and mount each animal, then check out BigGame Trophies, a company that specializes in large, life-like animal puppets that hang on the wall.
These handcrafted stuffed animal heads are strong and durable, and definitely give your room a unique bit of personality.
[Via: Neatorama]
For those that spend a majority of their free time behind a pyramid of Dixie cups, the Beer Pong table is often a source of pride, showing off an artist’s skill as well as his drinking ability.
For those that want to take it to the next level, The Beer Blog has put together a list of The 33 Best Beer Pong Tables Ever Created.
Filled with creativity, ingenuity, and beer, these tables definitely set a standard that is going to be tough to beat.
Are you ready?
[The Beer Blog - The 33 Best Beer Pong Tables Ever Created]
In t-shirt news, Threadless’ Holiday Sale continues, with all of their tees selling for just $10.
This includes the shirts they just announced, like “In The Event Of A Playground”:
“Home Is Where The Heart Is”:
And “Operation Needed”:
Also, Design By Humans has just announced their Shirt Of The Month winner, and it’s a very colorful and beautiful design called “The Source”:
Buy them for yourself, or give them as gifts, because you don’t want to miss, a deal like this.
Anke Weiss created some very cool lamps out of various cartons by pricking holes around the edges of the designs.
Though Weiss is an artist, these don’t look too difficult, and I’m sure that with a little time, you could make one of your own, so definitely keep this in mind for the next rainy day.
[Via: Gizmodo]
Here’s an interesting idea for leather furniture: Tattoo it.
Designers Marie Rahm and Monica Singer of Polka have teamed up with tattoo artist Gert Kowarzik to do just that, and the result is a beautiful piece of punk art.
If you want tattoo style but fear permanent body alterations, then check out tattoo furniture, because it might not get you into a biker bar, but maybe that’s not such a bad thing.
[Via: NOTCOT]
Showing up to an official Beer Pong game without an official Beer Pong Table would be like showing up to a Major League game with a wiffleball bat.
It’s something that you just don’t do.
Thankfully, OfficialBeerPongTable.com is here to help with an official sized table that folds up into a highly portable carry case.
It might seem a bit excessive, but when you’re going up against a guy like this:
No expense should be spared.
[Via: Uncrate]
These Mathmos tea lights are a great way to add some unique mood lighting to any room. Just attach them to the top of a standard 9-volt battery, and bask in their soft, subtle glow. When you’re done, just tip them over, and they turn off automatically.
Isn’t that clever?
[Mathmos]
[Via: Josh Spear]
Do you demand nothing but the best? Then check out this carbon fiber shell chair from Garageworks Industries. Featuring classic style mixed with modern technology, it’s the perfect way to say “I’ve got more money than I know what to do with”.
[Garageworks Industries - Carbon Fiber Chair]
[Via: Josh Spear]
Furni, the clock (and furniture) design company, wants you to show them your skills, and is giving you clock guts to do it with.
To take part in the design competition, just order one of their clock parts kits, build a box to house them in, and then show off your stuff. The winner might even see their design in the next Furni collection.
Regardless of the result, you’ll at least end up with a clock that no one else has (though there’s probably a reason you’re not a professional clock designer), and the pride of knowing that you made something with your bare hands. It’s clock time.
[Via: MAKE: Blog]
Looking for dinnerware with a little class and a little sass? Trixiedelicious, an Etsy designer, can help you out, by taking a vintage plate and ‘vandalizing’ it with the profanity of your choice hand painted across the front. Cover it with a little food, and your guests will be none the wiser, until the end of the meal when your true feelings will show through. Dick Wad.
[Via: Trend Hunter]
This wonderful collection from the Sid Lee Collective, called Sit!, features couches, sofas and cushions covered with interesting prints and unique patterns. Plus, you can make a mess, and it only adds to the design. Nifty.
[Sid Lee]
[Via: Fun Forever]
Can’t afford a chandelier? Can afford a light bulb and a high priced designer sticker?
Give your style the satisfaction it deserves and the chance to pretend, with the “Lustre” Chandelier Silhouette Sticker. It might not fool anyone with vision, but at least you’ll have the only conversation starting pseudo-chandelier on the block.
[Lustre Chandelier Silhouette Sticker]
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Though it might not match most rooms, if you can find a place for this ‘unique’ ceiling fan, the Tigershark Warbird Airplane Ceiling Fan has more style than all other ceiling fans combined.
It’s a replica of the original Curtiss P-40 Sharkmouth design that was flown by the Flying Tigers in WWII, and would look great in a game room. Traumatizing flashbacks not included.
[Tigershark Warbird Airplane Ceiling Fan]
[Via: Nerd Approved]
