Office Chariots: Classic Vespas Upcycled into Office Chairs

From John on November 11th, 2009 in General Remodel

The old saying, “Old scooters never die, they just recycle,” is more than a slogan on a bumper sticker now that Spanish design studio Bel & Bel is converting old Vespa scooters into one-of-a-kind office chairs. That’s right, the old one-cylinder, gasoline- powered smokestacks are being replaced on the road with new, highly efficient electric scooters, and the classic Italian models are stacking up in metal salvage yards like exploding Ford Pintos.

Thankfully saved from the rust heap, those signature leg shields from older Vespas are ingeniously converted into the base of the chair. Bel & Bel are even installing colorful leather padding into the internal structure to create an unusually comfortable chair. It’s just destined to take office-chair hallway racing to a new level. Now don’t forget to use your turn signal when you bolt out the front door.

You may not be able to afford these high-ticket designer chairs on your average office-worker salary, but with weekends off, some leather cushions and a little junkyard scavenger hunting, you’ll be sitting pretty.

Photo Credits: inhabitat