The Rugburm Lounge Chair is an interesting piece of furniture, merging hollow tubes of chocolate brown and pastel blue, purple and seafoam green to create a unique piece of recycled seating.
The colourful tubes are actually made of cardboard wrapped in castoff, carpet sample tiles. The project was made for the Ample Sample contest which supports the “rescue by design†of thousands of carpet samples which would otherwise go to waste.
The Rugburm, designed by RSA, won the entire contest.
Recycled Carpet Sample Furniture
Rugburm Lounge Chair
Trend Themes
1. Recycling of Waste Material - The trend of recycling castoff carpet sample tiles and repurposing them in furniture provides opportunities for companies with an eco-friendly ethos to create unique products that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Upcycling in Furniture Design - The innovative use of cardboard tubes and carpet samples to create a comfortable, aesthetically-pleasing chair sets a precedent for other furniture designers to experiment with unconventional materials and create truly unique products.
3. Creative Design Competitions - More competitions like the Ample Sample contest could encourage designers to create products from unconventional or reclaimed materials, potentially leading to innovative and sustainable designs that could disrupt the furniture industry.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The use of unconventional materials in furniture design provides opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves in a competitive industry by offering eco-friendly, unique products.
2. Material Recycling - Companies involved in recycling materials can capitalize on the trend of repurposing waste material to create new products, potentially reducing overall waste and promoting a more sustainable society.
3. Sustainable Design - Incorporating eco-friendly design principles into their products could give companies a competitive edge in a growing market for socially responsible consumer products.