Cardboard Furniture? Oh, Yes!

I have recently been inspired by cardboard furniture. Is this not the ultimate way to recycle and have a stylish home for very little cost? Or at least a cheaper cost than buying normal pieces of furniture. It probably takes a while to save the cardboard for large pieces, but if you know where to look for (Try home improvement stores for appliance boxes!), and how to save them (break boxes down right from the start), this could be a rewarding and unique hobby.

This is an example of what can be done with cardboard. I'm not telling you to jump out and try this from the start, but by watching it, and other YouTube videos, you can pick up quite a few construction techniques.








Check out this collection of pictures of cardboard furniture. Both the video and this website show how you that cardboard really can be something you would want in your home! Personally, I am in love with the red chair, which is the third picture in the comments section.

At EcoFriend (no, I am not an environmentalist), there is a really great picture collection of amazing cardboard designs. Definitely inspiring!

Finally, here is a large set of links to sites showing many fascinating cardboard creations!

So, taking this to next step, I have already drawn a small design on paper, that I would like to create with cardboard. It is a tree, and in the trunk there are spots for shelves. Yes, a bookshelf! It could be decorated with garlands of plastic leaves. Perhaps it does sound tacky, but I am really excited. If everything works out, I'll share production, and post-production pictures.

What furniture would you make with cardboard?