Monday, October 1, 2012

Repurposed Garden Tool Table and Chairs

In my last post I gave an overview and recap of Spontaneous Construction, but here are a few more pictures of the table and chairs we built from old garden tools and reclaimed cedar fence rails.  For more information about this project, click here.
These chairs and table are one of many items constructed in 6 hours on Saturday that will be auctioned of at the Home ReSource Benefit Auction on October 19 (here is a link to the Facebook Event page).  It is incredible what the talented people and supporters of Home ReSource constructed.  Thirty teams donated their time and effort to build something in order support the idea of creative reinvention, recycling and reusing building materials.

All the items up for bid on October 19th are on display at Home ReSource included three beautiful tables, an English phone booth inspired greenhouse, an awesome rocking chicken printing press (yes, you read that correctly), and many more works of art.

The chairs are surprisingly comfortable- in part due to the long flexible tines of the mulch forks and the back rails that are curved from steam bending.  It was a fun project, and I am looking forward to building some more- but for my own garden this time!

9 comments:

  1. I wondered if they were comfy. They look almost dangerous to sit in!

    And what a great thing to be a part of!

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    1. They are actually really comfortable- you'll never look at another grain scoop the same way again!

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  2. Its so cool! I really like the recycled idea. It really hope it is a comfortable furniture. Wow!

    Alice @ CheapSheds Propriety Limited

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  3. Wow! Brilliant idea. Nice work! I like it so much. Great job.

    http://www.everythingwildlife.com.au/shop/

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  4. Awesome idea and beautifully made!

    I posted a photo and a link to your page on our Facebook Page - Elegantly Recycled

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  5. When it comes to uniqueness and art, those repurposed garden tools stand out. Making those mulch forks and back rails into comfortable garden chairs is really top-notch. Thank you for the inspiration.

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    1. What a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much!

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  6. Oooo the chairs and table look wonderfull. How much and where do I buy them? My mum has a tiny garden and this looks like would fit beautifully.

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