A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Paris-based designer Christophe Machet launched a furniture collection of environmentally friendly chairs, ultimately subscribing to the principle of sustainability and the vast need to "go green" with material usage. The creative opted in for "poor and unsexy sewage pipes" and transformed them into industrial-inspired furniture that boasts color pops and a modern aesthetic. With his smartly designed pieces, Christophe Machet hopes to motivate consumers to be wary of the possibility of material re-use and its translation to fully functioning and stylish pieces of interior decor. The creative used a cost-effective PVC pipe for the backrest and the frame, while the seat and legs are constructed out of plywood.
Dubbed 'The Pipeline,' the capsule of environmentally friendly chairs debuted at Milan Design Week.
Colorful Eco-Friendly Chairs
Christophe Machet Uses Sewage Pipes as Furniture Material
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Furniture - There is an opportunity for designers to use unconventional materials, such as sewage pipes, to create environmentally friendly furniture pieces.
2. Upcycling - Upcycling, or the creative reuse of materials to create something of higher value, is a trend that is gaining popularity in furniture design.
3. Industrial-inspired Decor - Industrial-inspired furniture that features unconventional materials and a modern aesthetic is trending, particularly in the sustainable design space.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - This trend presents an opportunity for furniture designers to experiment with unconventional materials and innovate sustainable designs.
2. Sustainability - There is an opportunity for companies in the sustainability space to support eco-friendly furniture designers and promote the use of unconventional, sustainable materials.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can seize this trend to integrate industrial-inspired furniture pieces into their clients' spaces while also supporting environmentally friendly design practices.