From peeling paint to lacklustre timber, sometimes it seems like even our favourite furniture has an expiration date. But then there’s never been a better time to revamp old possessions - thanks to the age of internet DIY, there’s a wealth of information out there about repainting, revarnishing, redecorating and repurposing. Lacking that spark of motivation though? Here are 12 cool examples of furniture being pulled back from the brink of extinction.