Discarded furniture reborn. Karen Ryan takes discarded furniture items, and gives them a stylish new lease of life. Durings the recent Designersblock event in London, Karen Ryan was exhibiting some fantastic lampshades, each individually painted on the inner side of the shade. Unfortunately, I can’t find any photos online, so you’ll have to check out the one I took at Designersblock (here, here and here).

Despite having the slowest website in the world, you should check out her work, especially the chairs she creates from the remains of other salvaged chairs. You can also see some of her stuff at the Rabih Hage Gallery.

See more work by Karen Ryan.