# Boat Material Furniture DVELAS Living Sails Adds the Ocean to Your Interior By Tsuji Ma | Published 2011-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Used-Sails-get-new-life References: [dvelas](http://www.dvelas.com/web/index.php/en/ediciones) & [webecoist](http://webecoist.com/2011/11/11/boats-to-bags-beds-buildings-17-repurposed-vessels/) The DVELAS Living Sails adds some ocean to your interior and exterior decor, as the designs are made from [old sailboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-light). Sails take strong winds and heavy waves at sea, so are built from extremely strong materials. This makes for [durable fabrics to make furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects) from, and guarantees a long-lasting seat or lounge chair for all users. The history of the material is also interesting, as each design brings with it a past out on the open waters, battling the waves. The DVELAS Living Sails can be used as [loungers down by the dock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-beach-chair), or even as bean-bag chairs inside the house. Whatever your preference, this furniture is perfect for ocean-lovers and sailing enthusiasts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - 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 - **Upcycled Furniture:** The trend of using old materials, such as sailboats, to create unique and sustainable furniture pieces. - **Durable Fabrics:** The trend of using strong and long-lasting fabrics, like sailboat sails, for furniture manufacturing. - **Nautical-inspired Decor:** The trend of incorporating elements of the ocean and sailing into interior and exterior design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to explore new materials and manufacturing processes to create upcycled and durable furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to offer nautical-inspired furniture and accessories to cater to the demand for ocean-themed home decor. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity to provide unique lounging options for outdoor spaces, such as docks and patios, with nautical-inspired furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Asian Watercraft-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampan.md) - [Modular Yacht Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacques-yves.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Water-Resistant Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection.md) - [Versatile Beach Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-beach-chair.md) - [Recycled European Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-mediterranean-chair.md) - [Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-sailor.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md)