9 Rental Items Made From Unconventional Materials

Add texture to your event with rental items made from out-of-the-box materials such as reclaimed barn wood, macramé, and more.

June 29, 2017

From a graffiti sofa and tin bars to glass napkin rings and geodes, these unorthodox rental items add a new twist to decor.

Graffiti sofa, price upon request, available nationwide from FormDecor

Graffiti sofa, price upon request, available nationwide from FormDecor

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Hang-and-display bar, $420, available in South Florida from Ronen Rental

Hang-and-display bar, $420, available in South Florida from Ronen Rental

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Wood pallet lounge island, $950, available in South Florida from Ronen Rental

Wood pallet lounge island, $950, available in South Florida from Ronen Rental

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Tin bar, $400, available nationwide from Patina Rentals

Tin bar, $400, available nationwide from Patina Rentals

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Timber side table, $65, available nationwide from Patina Rentals

Timber side table, $65, available nationwide from Patina Rentals

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Napkin rings made from recycled glass, $2.65 each, available nationwide in three colors from Party Rental Ltd.

Napkin rings made from recycled glass, $2.65 each, available nationwide in three colors from Party Rental Ltd.

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Casper macramé shelves, $35, available in Texas from Loot Vintage Rentals

Casper macramé shelves, $35, available in Texas from Loot Vintage Rentals

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Assorted geodes, $8, available nationwide from Loot Vintage Rentals

Assorted geodes, $8, available nationwide from Loot Vintage Rentals

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Henny pendant lights, $65, available in Texas from Loot Vintage Rentals

Henny pendant lights, $65, available in Texas from Loot Vintage Rentals

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