The Urbanite Home rescues oil barrels from landfills to create upcycled modern furniture

Every single day MILLIONS of oil barrels are produced and disposed of across the globe, and since they have little scrap value, most of them are discarded into landfills and contribute heavily to global pollution, environmental and health hazards. We've

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Every single day MILLIONS of oil barrels are produced and disposed of across the globe, and since they have little scrap value, most of them are discarded into landfills and contribute heavily to global pollution, environmental and health hazards. We've seen some innovative solutions for recycling oil barrels, including chic cabinets, sculptures and home decor, but this new line of modern furniture from The Urbanite Home might be the most inventive solution we've seen yet.

To create their line of coffee tables, dining chairs and rockers, The Urbanite designers cut, weld and rivet oil barrels completely by hand.

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To create their line of coffee tables, dining chairs and rockers, The Urbanite designers cut, weld and rivet oil barrels completely by hand.

Each one of the barrels truly tells a story, and sends a message.

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Each one of the barrels truly tells a story, and sends a message.

They maintain a gritty facade straight from their previous lives, which the designers hope will raise awareness around repurposing and recycling.

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They maintain a gritty facade straight from their previous lives, which the designers hope will raise awareness around repurposing and recycling.

The furniture is lacquered and powder coated to protect it from long-term rust, which means they can be used either indoors or out.

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The furniture is lacquered and powder coated to protect it from long-term rust, which means they can be used either indoors or out.

Inhabitat discovered The Urbanite's impressive upcycling at this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) during New York Design Week.

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Inhabitat discovered The Urbanite's impressive upcycling at this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) during New York Design Week.

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To create their line of coffee tables, dining chairs and rockers, The Urbanite Home designers cut, weld and rivet oil barrels completely by hand. Each one of the barrels truly tells a story, and sends a message. They maintain a gritty facade straight from their previous lives, which the designers hope will raise awareness around repurposing and recycling. The furniture is lacquered and powder coated to protect it from long-term rust, which means they can be used either indoors or out.

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To create their line of coffee tables, dining chairs and rockers, The Urbanite Home designers cut, weld and rivet oil barrels completely by hand. Each one of the barrels truly tells a story, and sends a message. They maintain a gritty facade straight from their previous lives, which the designers hope will raise awareness around repurposing and recycling. The furniture is lacquered and powder coated to protect it from long-term rust, which means they can be used either indoors or out.

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To create their line of coffee tables, dining chairs and rockers, The Urbanite Home designers cut, weld and rivet oil barrels completely by hand. Each one of the barrels truly tells a story, and sends a message. They maintain a gritty facade straight from their previous lives, which the designers hope will raise awareness around repurposing and recycling. The furniture is lacquered and powder coated to protect it from long-term rust, which means they can be used either indoors or out.

The Urbanite Home rescues oil barrels from landfills to create upcycled modern furniture

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