Reclaimed Furniture
Leaders At Alibaba, Youku, And Baidu Are Slowly Shaking Up China’s Corporate Culture (fastcompany)
Three top Chinese tech companies–Alibaba, Baidu, and YouKu–are remaking the
country’s moribund, hierarchical corporate culture with an injection of new
ideas from the West.
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**What is the sound of three hands clapping?** I found out at noon on a
Thursday in September, while walking through the headquarters of the
e-commerce titan Alibaba in Hangzhou, China. On the fourth floor, a massive
work space is filled with hundreds of headset-equipped salespeople sitting
under yard after yard of fluorescent lighting. This is Alibaba’s army of cold
callers. They telephone clients who have storefronts on the website, urging
them to buy keyword advertising or to pay to boost their online rankings. Each
salesperson inhabits a cubicle furnished with a desk, a plastic sunflower, and
a mirror–the last a reminder to smile, because it’s an …
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Wine Barrel Lazy Susan Branded with a vintner’s stamp and wrapped in a recycled metal wine barrel band, each Lazy Susan wine barrel top is a unique piece of craftsmanship. Made of solid pine with a hand-rubbed, deep chestnut stain, it is sealed with a lacquer topcoat for years of use. 4″H x 23″ diameter. USA…. |
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True Fabrications Used Wine Oak Barrel Stemware Rack and Holder (made from recycled and used wine barrels) $119.99 The barrel stem ware rack… |
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Reclaimed Teak Simple Buffet $1,845.00 o1285060009 Features: -A simple clear coat is applied to seal the wood, and enhances the natural tone of the teak.-Materials: Reclaimed teak salvaged from the timbers of old buildings.-Sandblasted and sanded smooth to make a luxurious, smooth feel while maintaining its history.-Old nail holes and other details filled in with wood plugs.-Side cabinet separated by one fixed shelf.-Side-mount wooden… |
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Reclaimed Olive Wood Salt Pot and Spoon – Kenya $15.89 We love these olive wood bowls that are carved from very old tree stumps on the Kahero Farm in Kenya’s Rift Valley. The new owners of the farm had the stumps dug from the ground and cut into pieces. The herdsmen who work the farm carve the pieces into bowls with hand tools and sell them for extra income. The shape of each bowl is unique some are shallow with thick bases, some oblong with divets o… |
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Pangaea Table Lamp with Shade LM-107-S-B Features: -Table lamp.-Material: Reclaimed teak wood.-4 foot lamp cord.-Suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Includes: -Shade included. Assembly Instructions: -Assembly required. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 24” H x 8” W x 8” D…. |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of The client for this new build demanded that all building from Robert Harding Photo Puzzle, The client for this new build demanded that all building. The client for this new build demanded that all building materials used should be reclaimed, near Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India, Asia. Chosen by Robert Harding. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on … |
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Muir Reclaimed Wood Storage Chest/Toy Box We took a new take on the classic wooden toy box and the result is a toy box that can go on to other uses after your child is grown. Beautifully handcrafted from reclaimed woods, the Muir toy box has ample room for organic blankets, wooden toys and more. We’ve designed it with an air flow gap along with hinges designed to protect little hands for your child’s safety. You must push down on the lid … |
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The Used Lumber Project Book $7.70 Here’s all the information woodworkers need to find good used wood, clean it up without ruining their tools, then create impressive, display worthy pieces. Inside they’ll find ideas and plans for 13 projects. Each comes with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos for making boxes, picture frames, a tool box and more. Readers will save money on wood and have a great time building the p… |
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Salvage Style for the Garden: Simple Outdoor Projects Using Reclaimed Treasures $25.00 Turn “trash” into garden treasures. It’s ecologically smart and can save you money! All it takes are these fabulous instructions, ideas and photos. Why throw away a worn copper kettle when it makes a wonderfully attractive planter? Don’t scrap that weathered wood; transform it into a comfortable Adirondack chair, perfect for whiling away those summer days. Some projects are really for the birds, l… |
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South Shore Furniture City Life Collection 50-Inch TV Stand, Honeydew and Charcoal $86.00 The signature characteristics of the “City Life” line of contemporary TV stands include curved edges, metal accents, and frosted glass. The 50-inch TV stand is constructed of laminated particle board and stands on silver finished legs, with metal handles and decorative metal tubing up the side. Two large, open audio/video shelves feature wiring holes, while two media drawers keep your collection o… |