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Repurposed Truck Spring Kitchen Stools

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We spotted these marvelous repurposed stools in the July 2008 issue of House Beautiful. This is one of the more brilliant salvage reuses we've seen in a long while. When folks repurpose things, it can sometimes look a little visually forced. But we think these stools would have been a lovely standalone design, even if they weren't originally used as truck springs. The homeowners found them at...

 
 

Artefact Design & Salvage in Sonoma, California.

Locally, you could check out Restoration Resources in Boston for architectural and other salvage pieces. (Their website seems to be currently under construction.)

What do you think of these stools?

Comments (17)

Love them! Why am I just sure that they cost a gazillion dollars?!

posted by outonalimb_2008 on 2008-09-26 13:58:52
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I think they LOOK awesome, but I wonder if the spring contracts when someone sits on them? That would be weird if it was perceptible. I also wonder about the raw metal leaving marks on their nice slate floor. But still, great idea!

posted by Emily the Cat on 2008-09-26 13:59:59
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Since they're truck springs (and, as you can see, they are very thick), I'm guessing they barely budge when someone sits on them.

posted by pilgrim on 2008-09-26 14:10:23
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These look fantastic!

posted by suzy8track on 2008-09-26 14:23:33
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Must not they be heavy???
Would hate if one fell on my foot!!!
Cool looking!

posted by poptart on 2008-09-26 14:26:16
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I like them raw, but powder coating calls to me.

posted by Kinky Gazpacho on 2008-09-26 14:27:20
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we like them, but we wonder if they have been treated so the rust isn't flaking?

posted by maike on 2008-09-26 14:27:44
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I love the concept but all that rust just seems a little too icky for me... now that kitchen, on the other hand, is just breathtaking!

posted by yukirei on 2008-09-26 14:29:40
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Love 'em!
Agree with pilgrim -- unless your weight is measured in tons, they won't budge when you sit on them.

posted by lightspeed on 2008-09-26 14:40:45
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I worked at a bar/restaurant during college that had stools just like these. They are very heavy and take a while to move. Also depending on how the bottom is finished off, potentially can destroy your floor finish. Very cool looking though.

posted by .Jaclyn. on 2008-09-26 14:46:26
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Fabulous!

posted by nazrd on 2008-09-26 14:48:08
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SWEET! Very nice, indeed!

posted by callbob on 2008-09-26 15:08:21
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SOOOO COOOL!!! Someone has to pick up on this and start producing them!!!

posted by jeffnyc on 2008-09-26 15:49:37
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ooooh i love these.. i really really do...

posted by animalhouze on 2008-09-26 19:10:10
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like them and the lights as well and if you get them from a salvage yard they don't cost much at all.

posted by TheoJ on 2008-09-26 20:35:35
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WOW, LOVE these!

posted by ridge_van_winkle on 2008-09-28 02:39:24
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I saw these way back when and just LOVED them. I went to that site you noted but find no listing for them. I'd LOVE to know how much they cost!

posted by mojoaq on 2008-09-29 11:11:29
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