When it comes to wood, there is no such thing as rubbish, according to Sicilian-born cabinet maker Arcangelo Favata. In fact he's made a business out of breathing new life into scrap wood, with a line of beautiful one-off furniture made exclusively from cast off materials he finds on the streets of Turin, Italy.
Check out these lovely pieces! Don't you think they look happy to be refashioned?
A chair that folds out into...
... a table complete with tiny drawer, neat!
A rather wonderful sliding door inspired by the artist Paul Klee, made from small scraps joined together, tetris-style!
Or howabout this anglepoise lamp, featuring a shade made from bits of reclaimed hinged measuring rulers!
Arcangelo doesn't miss a trick. Even pencils are salvaged and used to 'reupholster' a chair!
And finally, look at these wholesome toys, each with plenty of character!
