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Ana's trained her eye on some antique industrial materials that have been brought from the Machine Age into the Computer Age through re-use. Take a look and let us know what you think in the comments

With industrial design experiencing a surge of popularity, old materials are getting another look. Discarded foundry molds, distinctive reminders of the nation's industrial past, are being incorporated into wall art, furniture and other decorative elements. Wendi Koletar, the owner of the Austin boutique Kickpleat, used a number of reclaimed and repurposed materials in the store's design, including a series of vintage foundry molds that hang above the store's racks like an art installation...