Renault now part of the furniture.

The Renault F1 team will unveil a unique range of bespoke furniture and objets d'art in the run-up to the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, with the launch of the Renault F1 Team Collection.

The range, all formed from parts of the successful title-winning R25, was born from an idea by property developer and F1 enthusiast David Ambrose, who spotted a niche in the F1 memorabilia market for objects that reflect the sport's high-tech image. Having discussed his idea with long-time friend Rod Vickery, a former F1 marketing specialist, they formed Racing Blue, and then approached the world champions with a licence programme that would allow them to enter the market with a unique product.

"There was nothing on the market that reflected the brilliant engineering, and beauty, of Formula One cars," he explains, "That's what we wanted to create."

Graphic design company d.vision developed the initial concepts, working with original equipment from the R25 under creative director Jonathan Davis, before Interart transformed the ideas into reality, with the emphasis on making the minimum of changes to the original components.

"We had to create products people wanted to use, with real aesthetic qualities," Davis insists, "And it was imperative to achieve the same level of quality that the Renault F1 Team achieves."

The results form a collection of both functional and beautiful objects, which remain as true as possible to the spirit of F1 by maintaining the integrity of each component used. Transmission gears have become candlesticks, exhaust pipes a dramatic - and intricate - lamp, while wishbone suspension finds new life as a silver and titanium-rimmed vase.

"Form follows function in the world of F1, but the objects that make up our racing car are beautifully crafted objects in their own right," explains team operations director John Mardle, "The Renault F1 Team Collection has met every expectation we had in terms of producing unique, high-quality products that capture the values of F1. They highlight the skill and craftsmanship involved in winning at the highest level."

Every item in the launch range is from the 2005 Renault F1 R25 world championship-winning car, and a true limited edition. New items from the R25 and R26 will be introduced through the year.

The Collection will be launched on Friday evening.