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Ejector Seat Man Chair

Ben Branch March 13, 2014
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There are few things more Bond-villainy than a properly intimidating chair, and this one has all the hallmarks of a classic. Made from an…

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Mondial Motorcycle Lamp

Ben Branch March 12, 2014
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This cleverly constructed lamp is made from the left-side crankcase of a 1954 Mondial Sport 160, the right camshaft from a 1971 Alfa Romeo…

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Godier-Genoud Chair by Lorenzo Buratti

Ben Branch February 15, 2014
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  The Kawasakis produced by French racing team Godier-Genoud throughout the ’70s have become legendary, the bright green painted machines dominated European circuits and led…

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Tornado Ejector Seat

Ben Branch January 13, 2014
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You’re looking at a bespoke, reclaimed Tornado ejector seat that’s been rebuilt into a leather lined gentleman’s chair – although I don’t claim to be…

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Brass Ion Lamp by Schoolhouse Electric

Ben Branch January 5, 2014
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When it comes to adding lights to a garage, shed, den or man cave it’s imperative to choose something with a soft light that’s…

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Whiskey Poster by Jon Contino

Ben Branch November 29, 2013
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This gallery quality Giclée print by Jon Contino features lyrics from the halyard shanty ‘Whiskey Johnny’, it’s printed on natural 100% cotton rag archival…

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The Nostalgic Wall of Wheels Poster

Ben Branch November 24, 2013
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The Nostalgic Wall of Wheels poster is a new design from Petrolified, an up-and-coming company that’ll be producing much more stuff in this general…

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iPad Mount by Peg and Awl

Ben Branch October 8, 2013
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So I stumbled across a unique problem last week, I was challenged by a friend and long time Silodrome reader to find an iPad…

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Moto Lamps by Greg Drzymalski Design

Ben Branch September 17, 2013
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Lamps made from repurposed motorcycle parts are becoming a more common sight, we’ve covered the work of Classified Moto in the past and it’s…

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ROK Manual Espresso Maker

Ben Branch August 31, 2013
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The ROK Manual Espresso Maker is an entirely electricity free method of creating a proper espresso, the two handles are used to apply pressure…

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Sir Jack’s Ox Horn Mug

Ben Branch August 22, 2013
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The recent renaissance of beer has been a wonderful thing to watch, it wasn’t that long ago that your only real choice when it…

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Bowlus Road Chief

Ben Branch August 20, 2013
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The Bowlus Road Chief is possibly the most beautiful caravan (or trailer, if you’re American) that I’ve ever seen, it’s an obvious competitor for…

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