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Okay, Now I'm just having FUN with Metal!

June 26th, 2012 in member junk     
junkermidge junkermidge, member
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Industrial and kind of cool.  It would need the right setting but would pair up nicely with the industrial dining table in the previous post.
The finished piece.  I added casters so it can be easily moved around.
The glass shelves are held up by bolts through holes in the side that are tightened with nuts.
The wine bottle section could probably hold about a dozen bottles.  But Im practically a teetotaller so that was the best I could do to dress it up.  I didnt think 2 liter Diet Pepsies would have the same effect. 
The wine rack is simply pieces of rebar across the inside and resting in the side opening.  I started by making notches in the rebar but found it wasnt necessary.  The rebar didnt move because of the ridges on it.
Industrial and kind of cool.  It would need the right setting but would pair up nicely with the industrial dining table in the previous post.

Industrial and kind of cool.  It would need the right setting but would pair up nicely with the industrial dining table in the previous post.
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This project is meant to go with the dining table in my last post.  But this one is even more "out there".  Together they would be quite a dynamic duo. 

I bought the tank cage (?) at an auction a few years ago for $5 but never felt moved to do anything with it.  I always envisioned it as a bench with a seat that opened for storage.  But once the metal bug hit I started thinking about it again.  And when I got the barrels I knew they had to be together and that a wine cabinet would be a much better use for it. 


Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, metal, glass, industrial, furniture, dining room, contemporary, yellow, mod
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Comments (39)

kellyd writes: I absolutely love this....thank you for the inspiration!!! Posted: 11:39 am on July 23rd
NDJunkGirl writes: I think this is one of the best industrial pieces I've EVER seen...wish it were mine!

-Andrea Posted: 12:03 pm on June 27th
SarahMc writes: This is a fabulous piece!!!!! I LOVE it!!!! Posted: 12:25 pm on April 17th
DesignTurnpike writes: The surface is so wonderfully worn! Perfect. Posted: 9:46 am on January 4th
shabbychick writes: Woo hoo Midge! LOVE IT! One of your best projects for sure. (I would buy it in a minute!!)

Kathy Posted: 5:15 pm on January 2nd
SnowmanHill writes: Midge, I can only agree with everyone else..........this is so awesome, I love it! I would love to have this cabinet.

Great job!

dana Posted: 2:19 pm on January 2nd
Heavenly_Treasures writes: MIDGE,
What a beautiful job you did on that wine cabinet.ITS AWESOME.GOD BLESS HAPPYNEW YEAR ROBERT. Posted: 10:53 am on December 31st
Bec4 writes: Love it Midge--simply fabulous. I want a tank cage too! Posted: 6:11 pm on December 30th
junkermidge writes: WooHoo! What a surprise -- and honor! I'm really enjoying playing with the industrial look. And I have even more of it planned for 2011. I'll keep you posted, and look forward to seeing all the creative projects of the talented Junk Market folks. Thanks for the feature.
Midge Posted: 5:34 pm on December 30th
chippingcharm writes: YES...this is for sure one of the best in 2010! Still LOVE it! Laurel Posted: 4:44 pm on December 30th
artteachergirl writes: Midge, Midge, Midge! Too cool and creative! You are one smart junking gal! Congratulations for being featured. Now you better keep an eye on that cabinet:-) Posted: 10:54 am on December 30th
MakinItHappen writes: Beee-ootiful! That is one cool wine cabinet. You can lock out the relatives and if you get tired of it you can go shark-diving! Posted: 9:34 am on December 30th
CottageElements writes: Midge, again, I LOVE this piece! Did I say that already? Are you taken orders for it? I have the perfect spot. LOL! Actually, don't be surprised if you find it missing in the middle of the night. No, seriously, I think metal is your thing now. Great way to start out 2011!

Lani Posted: 7:56 am on December 30th
suewhitney writes: We're staring off our favs of 2010 with Midge's spectacular wine cabinet....fabulous! Thanks Midge!

Happy New Year,
Sue Posted: 5:37 am on December 30th
DumpsterDecorators writes: Awesome. I want this! Posted: 11:20 am on February 14th
Junkpony writes: This is so cool - I love the pairing of industrial with delicate wineglasses. Great job! Posted: 9:10 am on February 3rd
CottageElements writes: Noreen, where do you live again???? Ooooh, would I love to have this!!! I'd have the perfect place for it. You've really out-done yourself on this project. I love everything about it. Can you put my name on it when you're done? I'd be willing to make a road trip! LOL! Amazing!

Lani Posted: 1:18 am on February 3rd
DownHomeDIY writes: i would have immediately thought to make it a table but this is soooooo much cooler. Keep rocking in with your metal projects. They are awesome.
~MB
Posted: 6:21 pm on February 2nd
junkermidge writes: Thanks, you guys, for all the nice comments. I'm glad you like it. It was a fun project to envision and then to make. I did forget to mention that if any of you decide to undertake something similar, I had to recut the glass shelves down because I initially forgot to account for the frame of the door and it wouldn't close. Also, some of you mentioned the wheels. I was really all about the wheels and should have shot a closeup because they were very cool and industrial -- to me,it really was an important element of the whole look.
Midge
P.s. Marie, pretty sure it will not fit in your suitcase (how big IS it?). Besides, you'll want to keep one empty! Posted: 3:48 pm on February 2nd
suewhitney writes: I LOVE THIS!!! I'm green with junk envy. Beautifully done, my friend. Did i say I LOVE this? I do, I do, I do!

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 1:08 pm on February 2nd
junktiqueboutique writes: this is awesome. you have one lucky find here and then your repurpose took it to the next level. I'm wineing too. I want it. :) Posted: 6:38 pm on February 1st
chippingcharm writes: WOW Noreen...this is "Industrial Junk Genius"!!! And you don't even drink wine...thanks for thinking of us "Wine-ers"..."we want it, we want it"...ha-haha :) Laurel Posted: 3:45 pm on February 1st
54girl writes: OMG!!! This is just beautiful Midge!!!! If you ever get tired of this piece I'm sure more then a few junkers would be glad to take it off your hands! Including me! Great job!!!!! Mary Posted: 2:25 pm on February 1st
suewannabeinkc writes: TOTALLY Fabulous repurposing!
Joanne Posted: 10:44 am on February 1st
RustyDiva writes: OK so I'm drooling all over again. Love the yellow rusty patina and the mix with glass and rebar!!!!! I can so see a loft space with the tables and this piece, or a patio or even my own kitchen! You are awesome!!!! I really can't express how much I love this! Posted: 10:40 am on February 1st
racers7 writes: Just love it! That is so creative and I love wheels on all my furniture too. Melody Posted: 9:11 am on February 1st
Grasshopper22 writes: WOW...Great cabinet! You sure have talent... Posted: 8:50 am on February 1st
TinTinJunkFan writes: This is amazing...I especially like the rebar racks and the wheels, too.
A +++ !!! Posted: 8:18 am on February 1st
itsnotjunk2me writes: Midge,
This is a great piece of metal....awesome! For us teetotalers out there, this would make a great "china" cabinet by changing out the rebar for another shelf. Love the patina of it.
~judi ;) Posted: 4:19 pm on January 31st
Junk_Sophisticate writes: This is unbelievably cool, Midge! The color. The rust. The glass. The rebar. The wheels. Wow! Wow! Wow! I think many of us would love to have this piece. You did an excellent job!
Candy Posted: 2:52 pm on January 31st
upyourattic writes: Again, a fantastic job and WHAT a great piece! I am really perplexed as to what this was in it's former life? I could really use one for my wonderful little grandboys somedays! They would probably think it was way cool if I made them go in there for time out, though!

It's great how you always envisioned it as a bench (which I would immediately have thought of, too) and then turned on it's end and it's a wine rack! I've learned from this site to always turn things every which way to get inspiration...another great job and I cannot wait to see what you come up with next!
Patti Posted: 9:36 am on January 31st
oldnews writes: OH GOONESS, I LOVE this! Love, love. love it! You've outdone yourself! Would it fit in my suitcase??? Marie Posted: 8:49 am on January 31st
JunkArchitect writes:

Midge, I’m completely BLOWN away! This is the coolest wine cabinet EVER! I just keep staring at it…I love it. SPECTACULAR!

CHEERS,
Jim
Posted: 7:53 am on January 31st
SantaClaus writes: Could not be a more "perfect" marriage - wowzie! Posted: 7:17 am on January 31st
LuAnn writes: Midge: These 2 pieces are great. They'd look tremendos in a bar area!!! Good job.

LuAnn Posted: 7:01 am on January 31st
grannijo writes: Midge...oh so beautiful!..love the look!...you will have us all looking for "tank cages"...lol...love it...thanks for sharing!! ...sharon Posted: 6:58 am on January 31st
fellowjunker writes: Hi Midge,
This piece is blowing me away.....I love, love, love it, and would love to mix it with pieces in my own home. Will definitely be on the lookout for something like this.
xojanis Posted: 5:00 am on January 31st
Christina_S writes: Awesome project, a great wine cabinet. It is difficult now to imagine it as anything else it is so perfect. Posted: 2:14 am on January 31st
alicemom writes: OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Midge This is a perfect marriage! LOVE IT!!!!!
smiles, alice Posted: 12:31 am on January 31st
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