Upcycled furniture built as a part of my thesis at School of Visual Arts. All photos courtesy of Bridget Rhee. Unfortunately, these are the only known remaining photos.
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Built from a salvaged Dodge Aspen bumper. Functional blinkers and uplighting on separate switches. Part of the Repurposed Home series from 2011.
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Built from a salvaged oil pump. Bamboo lined with glass shelved, and a working crank handle dimmer switch. Currently in the personal collection of SVA Graphic Design chair Richard Wilde. Part of the Repurposed Home series from 2011.
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Fully functional fish tank inside a salvaged television. Complete with test pattern backdrop and dial-operated LED light. Part of the Repurposed Home series from 2011.
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Machine drum fireplace. Mounted to brick, burning indoor-approved ethanol. Part of the Repurposed Home series from 2011.
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Gas pump chandelier. Five pumps affixed to antique lamp base, and attached to vintage reproduction of a Mohawk Gasoline gaslight. Part of the Repurposed Home series from 2011.