We've looked at using basic pine crates as modular units for storage and we had a number of February Jumpstart projects that creatively re-purposed wine crates. These crates from Sibylle Stoeckli were designed to celebrate the simplicity of the crate — but to also give it a new twist— inspiring creativity in the home...

Inspired by grocer's crates, the designer envisions these trapezoidal crates used as a footstool, low tables, shelving ... or just as a crate.

Via: notcot.org and Sibyllle.

(Images: Penelope Henriod)

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