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Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture, Lighting and Interiors
£25.40£30.90 (-18%)
Upcycling is the process of transforming seemingly low value items into something new. Today’s upcyclists are creating stunning furniture, lighting and art objects that combine values of superb craftsmanship and design with ideas of how “waste” can be both inspiring and informing. While the environmental and financial benefits of upcycling are readily acknowledged here, these designers and makers show how the practice can result in pieces that are as aesthetically exciting as anything created using only raw materials. Based on the author’s popular website, upcyclist.co.uk, this book extends far beyond the site’s contents. Featuring hundreds of creations from an international collection of today’s most exciting designers, the book is organised by material, with chapters dedicated to wood, metal, glass and ceramics, textiles, plastic, paper and mixed media. Reclaimed tree branches and barn doors are transformed into exquisite pieces of furniture; bicycle chains into chandeliers; t-shirts into rugs; saris into upholstery. Filled with an enormous range of materials and objects, this unique book will inspire any designer or design-conscious consumer to incorporate upcycling into their creative practice or interior design projects.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Prestel, 1st edition (1 Mar. 2015) |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9783791349503 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3791349503 |
| Dimensions | 21.59 x 2.54 x 27.64 cm |
by H-Chow
A mesmerising collection of upcycled creations from a range materials. This book covers a diverse set of inspirational ideas from every day items into uplifting, unique and heirloom-worthy creations suitable in any space. A pleasure to the eye, many of the designs incorporate simplistic pieces and ideas to create masterful creations. A must read for fans and followers of the up cyclist movement!
by Angelica
Lovely design collection.
by elisa
gorgeous
by Paul
Great ideas and inspiration. Quality photography.
by PennyW
Gorgeous book,bought for a friend into recycling things.Lots of lovely pictures and very inspiring.
by Laura
Gorgeous book. Left really inspired by the artists and their work. The book is really well put together and there’s a huge array of work covered from across the globe. A great gift for anyone into arts, crafts or interiors.
by Bank of dad
Amazing book and brilliant value