There is something about these that really appeals to me, even though I’m not entirely on board with the whole urban decor movement. It makes me think of eating outdoors in a cool little metropolitan cafe, watching the world go by and soaking in the scene.

Artist Michael Miller is actually a model maker who reproduces items for use in film and television. These manhole covers are replicas of the covers used in various cities around the U.S., without the excessive weight and scum build-up.

They can be purchased as wall art ($395) or as tables ($750), which I think is a fantastic idea. If I had a coffee shop I’d be using these as bistro tables for sure.