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Via laughingsquid:

Bench Made of 1000 Belts by Hongtao Zhou

Pictures of this bench (with belts donated by folks in Madison, Wisconsin) have made their way around the blogosphere recently.
Last month, at Gather Restaurant in Berkeley, California, Unconsumption reader Susan C. spotted a built-in bench, a banquette “upholstered” in worn leather belts.
I think furniture covering is a great use of old belts. Have you seen anything bench-like, or other belt-covered pieces of furniture?

Via laughingsquid:

Bench Made of 1000 Belts by Hongtao Zhou

Pictures of this bench (with belts donated by folks in Madison, Wisconsin) have made their way around the blogosphere recently.

Last month, at Gather Restaurant in Berkeley, California, Unconsumption reader Susan C. spotted a built-in bench, a banquette “upholstered” in worn leather belts.

I think furniture covering is a great use of old belts. Have you seen anything bench-like, or other belt-covered pieces of furniture?

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