Living Room, Chair, Sofa, Ceiling Lighting, Concrete Floor, Wood Burning Fireplace, and Coffee Tables "I’m not trying to hide anything. I wanted to stay true to the industrial look," explains Owen Wright, the owner of this Brooklyn loft. Owen works with his building’s landlord and consequently has accrued countless pieces of furniture from both former tenants and Craigslist—including this 1960’s bright orange metal fireplace and pair of steel frame chairs Owen had reupholstered. A BoConcept sofa and coffee table Owen constructed himself complete the living room. Photo 1 of 5 in One Person's Trash: This Brooklynite Built an Impressive Furniture Collection from Abandoned Items by Caroline Wallis

One Person's Trash: This Brooklynite Built an Impressive Furniture Collection from Abandoned Items

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"I’m not trying to hide anything. I wanted to stay true to the industrial look," explains Owen Wright, the owner of this Brooklyn loft. Owen works with his building’s landlord and consequently has accrued countless pieces of furniture from both former tenants and Craigslist—including this 1960’s bright orange metal fireplace and pair of steel frame chairs Owen had reupholstered. A BoConcept sofa and coffee table Owen constructed himself complete the living room.

Photo Categories: Living Room, Chair, Sofa, Ceiling Lighting, Concrete Floors, Wood Burning Fireplace, Coffee Tables