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I started this truck with a vintage Structo truck cab I was lucky enough to run across. I built a false floor brace to mount it to the roller skate (old Chicago brand). I matched it up with a heavy...

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Repurposed Speed Limit Sign Cornhole Board Games

Brian Carlisle, contributor | July 11th, 201613 comments

These old speed limit signs had just been sitting in storage.

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Forest Glam DIY

michael helander, contributor | June 22nd, 201613 comments

Adding a little forest glam DIY to an otherwise boring lamp

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Two repurposed element lamps!

Brian Carlisle, contributor | May 27th, 20162 comments

Two repurposed lamps I put together most recently.

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RARE 1950's Crosely Television Re-purposed into a Side Table Lamp

Loftyideas4u, member | March 20th, 20162 comments

RARE 1950's Crosely Television Side Table Lamp This truly "One of a Kind" 1950's Rare Crosely Television has been Re-purposed into this awesome Side Table Lamp. It still has all of original...

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Reclaimed Wood Mantle with Repurposed Elements

Brian Carlisle, contributor | March 17th, 20164 comments

This custom mantle started with a discarded mantle skeleton of only the supporting boards.

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Vintage Upcycled Gas Can & 1930's Gas Pump Nozzle Steam Punk Re-purposed Lamp

Loftyideas4u, member | February 18th, 20163 comments

One of my favorite and first creations is this industrial inspired lamp. A vintage gas can and vintage gas pump handle married together, makes for a perfect industrial modern table lampnbsp...

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Beautiful chandelier out of an upcycled minnow / crow-fish wire trap

Loftyideas4u, member | February 10th, 20162 comments

Minnow Trap Chandelier by Loftyideas4u An upcycle design lighting piece that shows that simplicity is the Minnow Trap Chandelier by Loftyideas4u, an Etsy shop founded by designer Rodney...

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Re-puprosed Bathroom Light Bar made into this awesome (6) Mason Jar Industrial Chandelier

Loftyideas4u, member | January 26th, 20162 comments

This is an awesome (6) Mason Jar Chandelier that can be made using the items as shown in photo.

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"Rust In Peace" Retro Re-purposed Electric Fan into Table Lamp

Loftyideas4u, member | December 9th, 20152 comments

"FAN FAVORITE" Circa 1960's Vintage Retro Electric Fan Re-purposed into a "Peace Sign" Fan Lamp. The inspiration for this decor style lamp was to combine today's hottest new Urban trendsnbsp...

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City Parking Meter re-purposed into an awesome Industrial floor lamp by Loftyideas4u

Loftyideas4u, member | December 1st, 20152 comments

I came across this very weathered yellow parking meter that just needed some re-imagination. The missing paint from years of weather gave this piece an instant Industial quality that I'm drawn...

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Vintage wooden shoemakers last & vintage metal roller skate, topped off with a black metal cage lamp shade.

Loftyideas4u, member | November 10th, 20155 comments

This is a "One of a Kind" Vintage Industrial Steampunk treasure. I call it "Light On My Feet", It's a vintage wooden shoemakers last & vintage metal roller skate, topped off with a black...

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Repurposed Vintage Automobile Circa 1960's MGA Roadster Car Grill & (2) Car Headlights Up-cycled into an Industrial Light Fixture by Loftyideas4u

Loftyideas4u, member | October 29th, 20154 comments

Check out this awesome authentic 1960's MGA Roadster Grill and Headlights. It's vintage character has been restored into this awesome "One of Kind" light fixture. The headlights and grill are...

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Rare 1920's Vintage Re-purposed Menominee 164 Steampunk Electric Fan Desk Lamp by Loftyideas4u

Loftyideas4u, member | October 28th, 20152 comments

I came across this awesome non-working fan and wanted to bring it back to life. I love mixing vintage & Industrial styles and this was a perfect marriage for this Fan Lamp. This fan...

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Handmade Upcycled Mantle Clock

linda choate, contributor | October 9th, 20155 comments

An inspiring wedding gift from Alex Weiderman.

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Overhauled Vintage Night Stand + Vintage Yardsticks!

Brian Carlisle, contributor | August 14th, 20155 comments

We had an outdoor (and indoor) Spring Market Sale at one of my booth locations (Shreveport, LA) and on Friday I saw a neat nightstand for sale and had to have it.

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