# Curvy Cardboard Furniture Ana Mitrano Uses Recycled Cardboard to Construct Eco-Friendly Furniture By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-mitrano References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/05/recovered-cardboard-shaped-into-sleek-wavy-chairs-and-tables-in-buenos-aires.php) & [anamitrano.ar](http://anamitrano.com.ar/) The architect Ana Mitrano recently created a collection of furniture complete with uniquely shaped pieces using recycled cardboard. The Argentina-based designer created a variety of pieces to furnish an entire space including a rocking chair, a series of low-rise seats, coffee tables, footrests and even some decorative pieces such as a tall tree. Using pressed, recycled cardboard plaques, Ana Mitrano created a collection of furniture that boasts [sleek, curvy designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meridiani) and sustainable, eco-friendly properties. In addition to the funky designs, the recycled cardboard pieces can also carry significant amounts of weight -- up to 220 pounds. Another functional feature of the collection is the smaller pieces that can be easily slid underneath larger, identical-shaped pieces. The entire series of recycled cardboard furniture is available on the architect's website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** Using sustainable materials to create furniture pieces with unique designs can create a niche market for eco-conscious consumers. - **Recycled Materials:** Repurposing materials to construct furniture provides an opportunity for cost savings and sustainable business practices. - **Modular Design:** Designing furniture pieces that can be easily customized or reconfigured to fit different spaces or preferences may be a disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** By utilizing recycled materials and modular design, furniture manufacturers can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and potentially reduce costs. - **Home Decor Retail:** Incorporating eco-friendly furniture into retail offerings can appeal to consumers who prioritize sustainability when making purchasing decisions. - **Architectural Design:** Architects can innovate by incorporating sustainable design principles and materials into furniture pieces and home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Ergonomic Cardboard Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chair-process-book.md) - [Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa.md) - [Wooden Textural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corrugated-furniture.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Modern Curvy Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvy-furniture-design.md) - [Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md)