Why is there such a romance that wine lovers have with recycled wine products? I can’t think of any other industry that creates such beautiful works of art from its used items. Recycling rubber, paper and plastic produces some useful products, but not the functional art crafted from used wine products. Many artists take wine bottles, wine barrels, wine corks and even grapevines to create recycled art with a wine theme.
Grapevine tables are created from century old Tokay vines. When Tokay grapevines are taken out of production, the mature vines are harvested and cured for over a year in the California sun. Then they are artistically sculpted to create exquisite grapevine accent tables. Master craftsmen capture the natural elegance of the vine and bring the beauty of the vineyard into your home. Grapevine furniture, so astounding, it will be treasured for a lifetime.
Even used wine barrels are given a second chance. Wine barrel furniture is built, for home or garden, with the old craftsman style in mind that enhances the wonderful wood grain of the oak barrels and is meant to be enjoyed for generations. Talk about romance, wine barrel stave candle holders can brighten your home. The wine staves retain a deep burgundy stain, from soaking up Napa Valley's finest red wine, in the oak that adds a bit of charm to your furniture. Why not use a wine barrel cabinet to store your favorite vintage and wine accessories?
Wine bottles can be creatively transformed a number of ways:
- Recycled wine bottle platters are melted in a kiln over 1500 degrees and then expertly flattened. The creative labels are then added to make a practical cheese platter. These Wine Bottle trays can also be hung or placed in an easel to display their beauty when not in use.
- Wine Bottle fountains bring charm and tranquility to any room with subtle sounds of flowing water gently cascading from the recycled wine bottle into an awaiting glass. Each fountain is lovingly crafted with a recycled wine bottle and natural materials ensuring that no two fountains are exactly alike. Driftwood, used in the fountain, is collected from the shores of the Pacific coast allowing nature to determine the shape and color. Turn your favorite memory into a work of art by incorporating your keepsake wine bottle into the fountain design.
- A recycled wine bottle lamp makes for a great working lamp and is a nice way to display your love for wine. You can even use a keepsake wine bottle to accent your home décor.
Charming, one of a kind wine cork wreaths incorporate wine corks that are collected from wineries and restaurants around the world along with lovely dried floral accents! They can be created from corks that you have been collecting throughout the years.
Recycled products help bring all those wonderful memories of your favorite vineyard home. They will be an elegant addition to your wine home decor. These stunning products make it easy to recycle!
Jennifer Sterling
