http://www.theecologist.org/green_green_living/home/855347/upcycling_2011s_greenest_decorating_trend.html
Conceptual design company Droog (www.droog.com) have many examples of innovative upcycling on their website.
The 'Rag Chair' designed by Tejo Remy in 1991 is a great example upcycling.
The chair is made of fifteen bags of rags and unwanted clothing.