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60 Wood Designs

From Tree-Made Engines to Wooden Beasts

— June 24, 2009 — Eco
There are so many uses for wood, a substance we often abuse and take for granted because, as the saying goes, “it doesn't grow on trees.” It is important to protect the nature surrounding us so that future generations can enjoy the wonders of Mother Nature as we did.

The gallery above is packed full of wooden innovations, from engines to toys, to motorcycles to laptop cases and beyond, to pay tribute.

Implications - Wood isn't strictly for structural use as many people "wood" think. Customers can now embrace terrific timber products which are entertaining, functional and beautifully designed. "Wood-n't" you like to take a peek?
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Recyclable Keys
Recyclable Keys
Chicago's ‘The James' Hotel Replaces Plastic With Fake Wood
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Fuel From Wood Chips
Fuel From Wood Chips
Mascoma Corp. Revs Up Woodship Ethanol for Prime-Time (UPDATE)
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Faking Wood
Faking Wood
10 Designs That Are (K)not Really Made of Wood
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Wood Earphones
Wood Earphones
‘Woodees' Offer Superior Natural Sounding Acoustics
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Viral Wood
Viral Wood
Don't Tase Me Bro Recreated With Wood and Paper Mache
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Solar-Paneled Dollhouses
Solar-Paneled Dollhouses
Eco Playset Made of Renewable And Recycled Wood
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Modern Wooden Footwear
Modern Wooden Footwear
Defeat Ecology, Kill a Tree for Kicks
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Famous Animations in Wood
Famous Animations in Wood
Intreeguing Sculpture of Pixar's Wall-E by Morpheus
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Indoor Trees
Indoor Trees
Wooden Tokyo House Looks Like It was Built Inside a Forest
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Miniature Desk Launchers
Miniature Desk Launchers
Wood Trebuchet Kit Lets You Assail Unsuspecting Coworkers
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Sustainably Harvested Wood Phones
Sustainably Harvested Wood Phones
Nokia Eco Mobile
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Wooden Beasts
Wooden Beasts
'There's Aliens in Our Midst' by AJ Fosik Features Multi-Eyed Beasts
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Wooden Wildlife
Wooden Wildlife
Enormous Champion's Kingdom Animalia Toys Are Eco-Simple
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Fake Moss Bracelets
Fake Moss Bracelets
Woodsy Jewelry Made from Copper and Green Felt
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Wooden Ties
Wooden Ties
Treediculous Fashion Statements
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Sleek House Fans
Sleek House Fans
Swizz Style 'Otto' Wood-Formed Fan Blends Form and Function
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Tiny Tree Toys
Tiny Tree Toys
Yo-Yos Handcrafted From Sustainable Harvested Woods
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Wood Gadget Cases
Wood Gadget Cases
Wanxinda iPod Case
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Faux Wood Housewares
Faux Wood Housewares
Everything from Dishes to Bedding Inspired by Trees
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Wooden V8 Luxury Cars
Wooden V8 Luxury Cars
University Uber Vehicle Causing Splinter Groups
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Wooden Computers
Wooden Computers
Detritus Sculptures by Lee Stoezel
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Fake Wood Phones
Fake Wood Phones
The HunterGather Slider iPhone Case Mocks Mother Nature
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Handmade Wooden Surfboards
Handmade Wooden Surfboards
Rayskin's Eco-Friendly Rideable Art is Gnarly
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Recycled Barkitecture
Recycled Barkitecture
Old Wood is Used for Michael Ferris Jr's Detailed Portrait Sculptures
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Wooden Two-Finger Rings
Wooden Two-Finger Rings
Ecuador-Inspired Street Art Jewelry
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Wooden Engines
Wooden Engines
Replica Ferrari Engine by Bill Dietz
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Wooden Sewing Machines
Wooden Sewing Machines
The Perfect (Safe) Toy for a Budding Fashionista
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Wooden Watches
Wooden Watches
The Void V.01 Exemplifies Geometric Zen Modernism
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Wooden Lingerie
Wooden Lingerie
Unbelievable Unwearable Unmentionables That Are Meant to Be Seen
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Architectural Couture
Architectural Couture
LED and Wooden Fashion to Light Up London's Design Museum
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DIY Wooden Cameras
DIY Wooden Cameras
The Canon DSLR Mock-Up
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Wooden Cars II
Wooden Cars II
Opel Car Actually Drives
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Wood Rocking Pods
Wood Rocking Pods
The Pininfarina Giulia Children's Rocking Horse Looks Like Driftwood
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Lacy Plywood Lampshades
Lacy Plywood Lampshades
'Light Modulator' by Lazerian
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Webbed Plywood Furniture
Webbed Plywood Furniture
The 'Mensa' Table
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Wooden Mobile Cases
Wooden Mobile Cases
Substrata Creates Sleek Handmade iPhone Protectors
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Chilled Coffins
Chilled Coffins
Wooden Caskets With Built-In AC Ensure a Cool Burial
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Wood Paneled Playstations
Wood Paneled Playstations
Steampunked PS3 Brings Old School to the Future
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Cabinet Bathtubs
Cabinet Bathtubs
Badkast Wooden Wardrobe and Tub Combo
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Plywood Cut-Out Chairs
Plywood Cut-Out Chairs
Decorate-Your-Own Seating with Ben Wilson's Chairfix
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Exotic Wood Furniture
Exotic Wood Furniture
The Box Table
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Wondrous Wooden Workspaces
Wondrous Wooden Workspaces
Paul Coudamy Creates the 'Bears Cave' From Discarded Wood
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Carved Wood Skeletons
Carved Wood Skeletons
Insanely Detailed Woodwork from Ricky Swallow
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Wooden Laptop Cases
Wooden Laptop Cases
Rainer Spehl's Sleek, Natural Computer Sleeves
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Wooden Patchwork  Eco Furniture
Wooden Patchwork Eco Furniture
"Patchwork" by Amy Hunting
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Cities In Bags
Cities In Bags
Japanese Design Store Muji Sells Wooden Toys For Adults
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DIY Animal Art
DIY Animal Art
Ann Wood Gets Crafty With a Step-By-Step Guide to Stampede Art
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Vineyard-Inspired Furniture
Vineyard-Inspired Furniture
Claire Danthois' Reclaimed Wood Decor
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Sustainable Wood Furniture
Sustainable Wood Furniture
The Woodloops FSC-Certified Bookshelf
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Wooden Bicycles
Wooden Bicycles
Holzweg Bike Uses Ash Wood to Enhance Suspension
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Recycled Scrap Wood Furniture
Recycled Scrap Wood Furniture
Scrapile
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Puzzle Flooring
Puzzle Flooring
Thought-Provoking Jigsaw Piece Hardwood Floor Covering
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Wooden Scooters
Wooden Scooters
Improving The Classic Vespa With Classic Woodworking Techniques
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Steampunk Clocks
Steampunk Clocks
Klockwerks by Roger Wood
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Twig Furniture
Twig Furniture
Jerry Tomasek's Unique Designs Using Sticks Found in the Woods
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Retro Hollywood Salons
Retro Hollywood Salons
Vintage Glam 'Pimps & Pinups' Hair Salon in NYC
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One-of-a-Kind Organic Decor
One-of-a-Kind Organic Decor
Custom Luxury Rustic Wood Furniture by Urban Hardwoods
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Wall-Mounted Scratching Posts
Wall-Mounted Scratching Posts
Bent Plywood Scratcher Saves on Floor Space
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Wood Laptops
Wood Laptops
DIY Computer and Mouse Made With Scraps and Creativity
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Wooden Motorcycle Rockers
Wooden Motorcycle Rockers
Retro Rocking Toy for Badass Baby Bikers
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