Forget grungy: upcycled gets downright gorgeous

Thursday 04 October

Forget grungy: upcycled gets downright gorgeous

Upcycled magazine holder from Swedish Guy Design

Creating art, decor and furniture with upcycled materials is not just a fleeting design fad. It's a way of living for many artists who want to create items that are sustainable and friendly to our earth. Fortunately, a lot of upcycled pieces are on the forefront of design as well.

Meet Swedish Guy Design. "Swedish Guy" grew up on a farm in Minnesota with his Swedish/ Norwegian family, then became certified as a Green Builder in San Francisco. What's really interesting is that the source of material for all of his gorgeous pieces--from a modern lamp to a magazine rack to an iPhone dock--is French oak wine barrels. Any proud Californian will love that detail, right?

And wow, I'm just in love with that midcentury-modern serving tray, even if it's a wee bit costly.

Upcycled table lamp from Swedish Guy Design

Upcycled iPhone dock by Swedish Guy Design

If you are a design enthusiast or just someone who appreciates modern design and re-claimed products, happy shopping. -Kirsten

Find more modern, upcycled products exclusively at Swedish Guy Design on Etsy.

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