Jinyeong Yeon launched the Padded Chair Series to showcase how value can be re-established among discarded materials. The collection includes repurposed prototypes of padding, products with minor defects like a broken zipper, and deadstock items. The goal is to create a playful and unique furniture design with inconsistent patterns and unexpected pockets.
By highlighting the versatility of discarded materials, the furniture collection amplifies our growing social duty to expand the life cycle of our products. Padding is one of the largest polluters in the world, which is why the Padded Chair Series mainly focuses on upcycling padded prototypes. The collection features a plush white couch, a cushiony armchair, a long-backed armchair, and a soft two-seater bench.
Repurposed Furniture Collections
The Padded Chair Series is Made From Discarded Material
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Furniture - By repurposing discarded materials, furniture makers can create unique designs while championing sustainability.
2. Sustainable Textiles - Using eco-friendly materials such as upcycled padding reduces waste and addresses environmental concerns.
3. Vintage/retro Design - Inconsistencies and unexpected details in repurposed furniture designs can produce a playful, retro effect that appeals to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - By incorporating upcycled materials into their designs, furniture makers can address both sustainability concerns and consumer interest in unique, eco-friendly products.
2. Textiles/clothing - Repurposed textiles such as padding can be utilized not only in furniture design, but also in the production of sustainable clothing and accessories.
3. Home Decor - Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable and unique home decor items, presenting an opportunity for designers and makers to create and market repurposed furniture collections.