Lockengloet understands the importance of finding new and innovative ways to reuse materials in our daily lives. This is why the company created a series of furniture pieces made from discarded and upcycled oil barrels. The barrels were obtained at the Port of Hamburg and would otherwise be thrown into a landfill.
The company upcycled the metal bins into durable furniture with an urban industrial aesthetic. Lockengloet ensured that little to no metal went to waste during the manufacturing process by turning square cutouts into wall clocks and other quirky items. The barrels formed various household staples like coffee tables, side tables, shelves, display cabinets, bookshelves, and more. The products are available in various vibrant hues.
Upcycled Oil Barrel Furniture
Lockengloet Upcycled Oil Barrels into Quirky Furniture Pieces
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Trend - Incorporate upcycling principles to create unique products, services, and experiences, promoting sustainability practices for companies.
2. Circular Design Trend - Implementing circular design principles to reduce waste and create a system for reusing resources that appeal to more eco-conscious customers.
3. Industrial Rustic Trend - Developing a modern industrial aesthetic variation using upcycled products to create unique and sustainable brands for interior design and home goods.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - Furniture makers can explore upcycling waste materials and implementing circular design practices to create sustainable products that appeal to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Home Decor Industry - Home decor companies can adopt upcycling and circular design strategies to provide unique and sustainable decor options for consumers while fulfilling sustainability goals.
3. Manufacturing Industry - Manufacturers can adopt a circular economy approach that includes upcycling and the use of recycled materials to create products that align with circular design principles and zero waste goals.