A few weeks ago, I told my wife Colleen that I would like to start a Repurposed category here at Life As As Human; the category would feature people who are giving new life to old things rather than having them end up in landfills. She asked me if I had ever heard of a company called MotoArt, which built furniture from old airplane parts. I had not …
Check out this desk made from an old PBY Catalina
How about a conference table made from a Grumman HU-16 Albatross!
Or a reception desk made from a B-747 cowling?
Boasting clients like Microsoft, AOL, Red Bull, Northrop and Boeing to name just a few, MotoArt is a global name in recycled functional art from vintage aircraft.
“What we do here is take these old hulks of aircraft,
that used to be incredible flying machines, and give them a second life.'”~ Donovan Fell III
Fashioned from these old aircraft, MotoArt’s unique creations include executive desks, boardroom tables, bars, bedroom furniture and much more.
Have a look at this wonderful video and then surf over to MotoArt’s great website. You could be there a while!
Photo Credits
Conference table made from a Grumman HU-16 Albatross – MotoArt Website
Desk made from an old PBY Catalina – MotoArt Website
747 Cowling Reception Desk – MotoArt Website
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Interesting. It seems a decidedly male kind of art – almost macho, judging from the video.
These would make great furniture for an adventure centre! Might have to consider them for a future project.
Steve!
If you do, bring me shopping with you!
Clearly this is not a fly by night operation. Their business is apt to take off after being elevated to new heights by customers who sit back and enjoy product satisfaction.
Commander Chickensoon? ROFL
Hello good folks over at Mediocre Advice! Thanks for dropping in! Always great to hear from you 😉
Gileeeee
Very cool combination of art, history and recycling!
Indeed Rob!
Great to see you here at LAAH! You really should get yourself a gravatar.
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Come on come on … it’ll be fun!!
Gileeeeee
Done!….why is it you always talk me into these things??
There he is!
I guess … it’s cuz I am a persuasive communicator?
Cool. The girl in the reception desk looks a bit freaked out, but other than that..awesome.
LOL
Awesome work, nice post Gil!
Now you know what to get me for my birthday! : )
Hi Paul,
Indeed … I do! 😉
This is so cool and good looking too!
Hey Janet!
Thanks for popping in! Have a great weekend 🙂