Books Become Planters At Gartenkultur Of Italy

Gartenkultur of Italy has found a way to repurpose and recycle old hardback books. By drilling all the way through a book (or a stack of books glued together) adding a mesh net and some dirt, they become planters. Succulents, bonsai trees and other small greenery can happily live in these novel homes.



The pages do not get wet when watered because each book is covered with an insulating material. If the plant dies, you can simply put in a new one.





Making the planters in Italy:



Gartenkultur will soon be opening an online store, but for now you can order them (or have a custom one made from your favorite book) by contacting them directly.

Perhaps you will no longer need to talk to your plants since they may be doing some heavy reading of their own. Order them here.



Other creative uses for old books:

Re-bound Design turns old books into handbags.


The Book Sculptures of Mike Stilkey


The Book Book laptop cover

4 Fun Finds To Funk Up Your Home

Four Fun Finds For The Home!

clockwise from upper left:
• Fabulous graphic eco-friendly throw pillows by Inhabit Living feature silhouettes of mid-century modern chairs.

•POD aluminum planters are like an updated version of the ol' bullet planters. Lots of colors, shapes and sizes.

• Kinardin Design's Angel wing chair is a leather chair with detachable (and washable) angel wings (made to order)

• Another piece from Kinardin Design is the Tree Shelves, a freestanding bookcase made to order

Just click upon each image for more information regarding purchasing and pricing.

Obleeek Objects - Modern Concrete Planters For Indoor & Outdoor

Obleeek Object’s concrete planters began in an art studio. Created with specific thoughtful consideration in terms of their symmetry, finish, and visual impact. Crafted as a solution for seamlessly integrating nature and architecture.




The idea has been simple from the start; to present nature as a fundamental element within architecture. Using simple forms that have become icons of an international design vocabulary designer Leo Estevez found a pedestal that presents nature as a seamless element within a contemporary landscape.




The planters are available in several sizes and in three color options; stone, ivory or black. They are made of a custom blend of concrete that is 40% lighter in weight than standard concrete and is polished to a satin finish. The planters can be ordered with or without drainage holes.




The Concrete and Glass series includes a hand blown glass insert that is available in blue for the planters.

Glass Series Planter, blue:


In addition to their planter collection, they have a stunning birdbath and a vase:

Glass Series Vase, white:

Birdbath:


They also recently introduced end tables (with or without a bamboo top), a coffee table with bamboo top.

End table:

end table with bamboo top:

Coffee Table (bamboo top):

All of their items are 100% produced in California and all of their manufacturing is done in-house with designers and fabricators working together to produce the highest levels of quality and efficiency.

all images and information courtesy of obleeek

Obleeek Objects
2958 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
T +1 510 381 2420
F +1 510 251 0136
www.obleeek.com