Max Wanger Crate Photo
Ok, this is actually not about the crates, per se. But milkcrates are everywhere and once again a great photog makes it part of the whole. –> via Max Wanger Photography
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Crates + DJ + Poster
DJs and milkcrates go together like white on rice. A buddy just sent me this great RjD2 poster featuring the object of my affections. –> Waxin’ And Milkin’ via FFFound
“Authentic” Milk Crate For Sale
Duluth Trading Company is selling “authentic” milkcrates for $14.50 bones, or $12.50 if you order more than one. Add $10 for standard shipping and the cost goes up quickly. I know that there are those out there who balk at the legality of the home use milkcrate. For those squeamish types, Duluth comes to the rescue. Mike the Yak Fisherman says it best in the reviews, “Now you can get one… legally!” I love the fact that they include the above photo, in case you can’t figure out what to do with your new milk crate. –> The Real McCoy, Original Commercial Milkcrate via Duluth Trading Company
The features of a “real” milkcrate:
- Original classic commercial Milk Crate from USA supplier
- 1001 uses for storage, organization, transport
- Heavy-duty HDPE plastic
- Holds 35 lbs. or more
- Built in handles on all 4 sides
- Stackable
- Measures 12”W x 12″L x 11”H
- Made in USA
What if your new bike came with a crate?
Bowerly Lane Bikes understands the need and desire for storage on your two-wheeled peddaler. Instead of giving you some zip ties and wishing you good luck, they’ve gone out of their way to provide a vintage-styled, wooden crate. It’s not technically a milkcrate, but we all know where the inspiration came from. –> Bowery Lane Bicycles: Handmade in NYC via Re-Nest
Ramon Coronado’s Black Market Furniture
I know these aren’t milkcrates. But, Ramon Coronado has created something from the overlooked and transformed an everyday object, giving it a new (and very beautiful) life. All of Ramon’s work has a political edge and his re-appropriation of the “stolen” shopping cart is no different. Check out his site for more details, process and to see the rest of his efforts. Black Market Furniture by Ramon Coronado via Re-Nest
Green is not Green, but (some) Milkcrates Are
There is nothing I love more than milkcrates popping up in stories that are not about milkcrates. This story came by way of Re-Nest via the New York Times and tells the a tale of green-washing in which green ink is not eco-friendly. There goes the planet, damn hippies. Just kidding, I had long hair once. The Color Green Is, Ironically, Pretty Toxic via Re-Nest
Crate Felt Stool
I’m not really sure why, but I stumbled onto this Design Sponge post from 2004 and found this sweet little crate stool with integrated felt cushion. The internet is forever (or at least back to 2004). –> disappointment design: firstop 2004 via Design Sponge
Kid Crates Party
Design Sponge did a little piece about throwing a party for kids on a budget. The party is quite elaborate and includes a photo booth, with a vintage milk crate stool for the kiddies. I think I could put my dogs Punkass & Snoop Dogg up there. They’d mug for the camera. –> A Creative but Budget-Friendly Kid’s Party via Design Sponge
“The Milkcrate Situation”
I think this guy says it all. –> The Milk Crate Chronicles via Cutslist
ESPO Crate Studio
If you don’t know ESPO then you need to educate yourself and learn the ways of the modern mastermind. If you would have asked me, sight-unseen, “how many milkcrates ESPO does have in his studio?” My answer would have been, “about 20.” I think I would have been pretty spot on. –> Steve Powers ESPO at his studio in New York City, via The Selby
