This unique collection of furniture uses brown, matte, packing tape to refinish damaged pieces of furniture. In his graduation show at Design Academy Eindhoven, Johan Bruninx used intricate patterns to completely reinvent abused furniture...

Similar to marquetry, the tape takes the place of a thin veneer. By carefully covering the entire surface of the furniture, it becomes "new" again. This is an economical and crafty way to save damaged pieces. Via: dezeen.