# Upcycled Water Heater Seating The '79°C' Bench is Crafted from an Unlikely Appliance By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/79c-bench References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/old-water-heater-turned-into-bench-for-two/101596/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/3858941/79C-A-bench-from-a-water-heater) The '79°C' bench has been designed by Nelly Trakidou as a modern piece of furniture for the home that is crafted from an unlikely appliance. Made using an [upcycled water heater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmflow-messenger), the bench is outfitted with [curved wooden legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-for-two) and has been finished with a retro blue color to make it feel retro. Bright yellow cushions have been placed in the two integrated seat sections to offer a pop of additional color and comfort. The '79°C' bench is durable, has a kitsch sense of style and speaks to the increasing focus on [upcycled products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) as consumers seek out ways to make something new out of discarded items to keep them out of the landfill. Image Credit: Nelly Trakidou ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling:** Rising demand for upcycled products presents an opportunity for businesses to reduce waste and create unique items like the '79°C' bench. - **Retro Design:** Retro designs are becoming popular again, offering businesses an opportunity to capitalize on this trend and create unique products like the '79°C' bench. - **Sustainable Furniture:** Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable furniture options, creating an opportunity for businesses to offer products like the '79°C' bench that are made using upcycled materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can take advantage of the upcycling and sustainable furniture trends by using innovative materials and designs, such as the '79°C' bench. - **Home Decor:** Upcycling and retro design trends offer opportunities for businesses in the home decor industry to create unique and sustainable products, such as the '79°C' bench. - **Waste Management:** Waste management companies can collaborate with designers to find creative ways to upcycle materials, which can be incorporated into the furniture industry, such as the '79°C' bench. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Bold Patterned Tubular Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-bench.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Repurposed Brick Public Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-public-furniture.md)