Some people and companies are salvaging old military and civilian aircraft parts to create lavish furniture that is probably is the definition of functional art.
Furniture made from plane parts.
Exhaust lamp made from a bae 146.
For a great example of how aviation furniture can look in situ check out the office interior at air charter service as seen in their recent article on aviation decor the afterlife of old aircraft.
Engine cowling split in half to form a bed.
Bored panda has compiled a list of such refurbished furniture and it s so fly even people suffering from aviophobia will admire it.
Aviation furniture from plane industries plane industries is a british furniture brand with a focus on authentic aircraft parts as our core material of choice.
We specialise in refurbishing old aircraft parts into unique decorative items and furniture for every taste.
We pride ourselves on finding the most innovative ways to breathe new life into retired aircraft parts to create beautiful aviation furniture for the home or office.
All of the company s desks are made from parts they have salvaged from vintage airplanes.
Each item is made from military and commercial aircraft parts associated with historical events such as world war ii or vietnam.
From airplane wings that have been turned into unique desks for the ultimate workspace of an engine cowling that s either been turned into a reception desk chair or even a bed here are 20 unique pieces of furniture made from recycled airplane parts.
For starters the c 119 rudder desk is a piece that has been stripped down to show the bones of the original 1940 s design.
Exit table made from an airbus a320 aircraft escape hatch.
Skyart is a leading supplier for aviation themed home and office furniture as well as aircraft cabin mock up units that every airline cabin crew training facility needs.