# Carboard Box Furniture 'Karton' Chair From Florian Kallus Makes Creative Crates By Rachel | Published 2009-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Karton-Florian-Kallus References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2009/05/12/karton-chair-by-florian-kallus/) Who knew a box was so symbolic? The “[Karton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection)” chair by [Florian Kallus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian) is made to resemble a cardboard box. You’re now inevitably asking “Why?” Kallus says he wanted to create the “Karton” chair because we store memories in cardboard boxes. Maybe sitting in the chair is so comfortable we’ll always want to remember it? At the very least, the “Karton” chair has a [sleek and modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sitter-chair) that is sure to start up a memorable conversation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cardboard Furniture Trend:** As consumers are becoming increasingly eco-conscious, cardboard furniture provides an innovative and sustainable solution for home furnishing. - **Minimalist Design Trend:** The sleek and minimalist design of cardboard furniture offers a disruptive opportunity to traditional furniture design industries. - **Upcycling Trend:** Reusing and repurposing cardboard boxes into furniture items is a growing trend in the DIY and sustainable furniture industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Industry:** There is a growing opportunity for furniture companies to invest in eco-friendly and sustainable materials like cardboard to cater to consumers who prioritize sustainability. - **Home Accessories Industry:** Cardboard furniture provides a unique opportunity for businesses in the home accessories industry to create affordable, eco-friendly and stylish products. - **Packaging Industry:** There is an opportunity for the packaging industry to innovate and expand in the production of cardboard furniture and accessories, increasing their revenue streams and meeting the current demand for sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Contemporary Boxy Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-boxy-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Cardboard Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chair-process-book.md) - [Layered Material Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartela.md) - [Storage-Friendly Origami Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kerf.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md)