Upcycling furniture?

• The Oxford Dictionary defines upcycle as: To reuse [waste material] to create a product of higher quality or value than the original and to reduce the need for new raw material.
  
  
• Upcycling has become popular over time as people have become more aware of environmental issues and the need for sustainable practices.
  
  
• Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming unwanted furniture items into new pieces or updated to have a more modern look.
  
  
• During the 1970's upcycling began to gain popularity as an ethical movement with organisations like Greenpeace taking the lead.
  
  
• Upcycling became more popular after the 2008 financial crisis. 

• So much of older furniture is incredibly well-crafted, often from solid hardwood you just don’t see much anymore. It's sad to think of it being discarded just because of style trends.

• Blending creativity with sustainability—really taps into something special. There’s so much potential in reimagining those "outdated" pieces into something fresh and stylish. And it’s a win-win: preserving quality craftsmanship while creating affordable, unique decor.

Here are two examples of pieces that were on their way to the dump—and how I rescued them

Bedside table

                                              

Louis Chair

Let me know in the comments what you think about my upcycled pieces.