Stacks of suitcases turned into chests of drawers

UK design firm JAMESPLUMB created "Suitcase Chests" -- functional assemblage sculptures that turn stacks of old suitcases into chests of drawers. They are really very beautiful, with wood or metal chassis that's custom designed to hold each case.

VINTAGE SUITCASE DRAWERS | BY JAMES PLUMB (via Neatorama)

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