'Grandmother's Chair' from H220430 studio is a chair made out of plastic and wood. According to H220430 studio, the 'Grandmother's Chair' was made as a way to keep a family heirloom intact while slightly modernizing it.
It is tough not being able to throw away ratty pieces of furniture because of their emotional value. 'Grandmother's Chair' keeps the charm of the old chair intact while updating it with new material to make it a functional piece of furniture once again.
Split Personality Chairs
'Grandmother's Chair' is Made Out of Plastic and Wood
Trend Themes
1. Emotional Upcycling - Repurposing sentimental items with modern materials to give them new function and prolong their lifespan.
2. Plastic-wood Fusion - Combining two contrasting materials to create a unique, durable and sustainable product.
3. Nostalgic Design - Creating new designs that pay homage to classic styles and incorporate sentimental value.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunities to incorporate sustainable and unique materials to make modern furniture with a classic touch.
2. Heritage and Antique Restoration - Opportunities to modernize and restore antique furniture without losing their sentimental value.
3. Sustainability - Creating products that are both sustainable and emotionally valuable to reduce consumer waste and carbon footprint.