Artist, designer Johnny Swing (I guess with that nome de plume he’s obviously a man with a plan), repurposes mundane or common objects into thought provoking visual stimuli.  Mr. Swing’s Nickel Couch (above) consists of 7,000 nickels and 35,000 welds, all supported by a superstructure worthy of Architectural Digest.  His furniture, objects and lighting pieces are nothing if not thought provoking.

Scraps of Italian leather floor tiles and dozens of jars comprise the pieces of the Leather Disc Furniture series (above).

Crouching Table (above) transforms the utilitarian wheelbarrow into a designer table with interior storage space for knick knacks or perhaps a koi aquarium.

Supply your own metaphor for porky.