The Barlovento & Sotavento Chair repurposes old sail materials from boats in a stylish and sleek way. Although it could be likened to a traditional beach chair, the design is much more dynamic with its elongated back legs and overall modern appeal. Not to mention that the cloth derived from old and deteriorated sails gives it a nice bit of texture.
Designed by DVELAS, a Spain-based initiative, the Barlovento & Sotavento Chair isn't the first time they have used this material to create furniture. Of course, it could be considered more of a side project than their actual business. According to Design Milk, they "share the knowledge they’ve acquired about the sail material itself and make the material available to third parties." The furniture is often limited edition lines.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Repurposed Sail Material
- Opportunity for companies to explore the use of repurposed sail materials in innovative and sustainable products.
- Dynamic Beach Chair Design
- Potential for designers to create modern and dynamic beach chairs with elongated back legs and sleek aesthetics.
- Limited Edition Furniture Lines
- Possibility for companies to tap into the market for limited edition furniture lines made from unique materials.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate repurposed sail materials into their product lines.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Potential for outdoor recreation companies to introduce innovative beach chairs with dynamic designs and sustainable materials.
- Sustainable Design
- Opportunity for companies in the sustainable design industry to collaborate with DVELAS and create limited edition furniture lines using unique materials.
