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Turning a VW Beetle into Furniture

May 11, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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What's a battered 1974 Volkswagen Beetle parts car worth to you? British upcycler Max McMurdo recently bought one for $1,000 and transformed it into 25 different pieces of furniture — including an entire living room set — which he ultimately sold for $7,200. … [Read more...] about Turning a VW Beetle into Furniture

Porsche Unveils Line of Office Chairs

April 4, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Still transforming car seats into office chairs for fun? Porsche nabbed the idea from auto upholstery shops and is now selling its own line of office furniture for big bucks. … [Read more...] about Porsche Unveils Line of Office Chairs

Mercedes-Benz’s Foray into Office Furniture

September 8, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Repurposing car interiors for home decor is not new. While auto trimmers have been doing it for years, new companies – like David Clark Designs – have recently taken the practice upscale. Now Mercedes-Benz is getting in on the action. … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz’s Foray into Office Furniture

David Clark Designs: Car Furniture

November 13, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

If you find that your car seat offers way more lumbar support than ordinary home furniture, you're in luck. David Clark Designs (DCD) has unveiled a line of automotive furniture that brings the experience of sitting in the driver’s seat into your living room (or man cave). … [Read more...] about David Clark Designs: Car Furniture

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