# Cast-Off Chairtography 'Abandoned Chairs' by Adam M Shows Rejected Furniture in the Wild By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-04-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abandoned-chairs-by-adam-m References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Abandoned-Chairs/478353) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/efekz) I have hoarder tendencies, so seeing the [discarded seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series) in 'Abandoned Chairs' by Adam M makes me a little sad. After all, these chairs were once serviceable; many are quite well-used. They just need to be reupholstered or given a new paint job! 'Abandoned Chairs' by Adam M isn't the first photo shoot we've seen that focuses on [urban detritus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect)--the cast-off casualties of our materialistic mainstream culture. See more below. **Implications** - Upon looking through the album, if you find yourself yearning for more of Adam M's awesome work, stay tuned because, with a design as cool as the Abandoned Chairs project, he has got to have more stuff in the works. For now, this spectacular [furniture project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes) will just have to satisfy all appetites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Detritus Photography:** Capturing images of discarded items in urban environments, such as 'Abandoned Chairs' by Adam M, presents opportunities for exploring themes of consumer culture and waste management. - **Creative Upcycling:** Discovering innovative ways to repurpose and transform abandoned furniture, like reupholstering or giving a new paint job, offers a market for sustainable and unique design solutions. - **Materialistic Culture Critique:** Using art and photography to shed light on the consequences of materialism and consumerism, such as the abundance of abandoned chairs, encourages dialogue and reflection on societal issues. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore opportunities to create sustainable and upcycled furniture pieces by repurposing abandoned chairs and other discarded items. - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can utilize urban detritus, like abandoned chairs, as subject matter to convey messages about consumer culture and environmental impact. - **Sustainability and Waste Management:** The sustainability and waste management industry can benefit from innovative solutions for repurposing and managing discarded furniture, reducing landfill waste and promoting circular economy principles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Sizable Chair Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-installation.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [Industrial Duct Work Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-series-chairs.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md)