# Sawdust-Made Seating The Broom Chair is Stylishly Simple and Eco-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broom-chair References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669912/philippe-starck-and-emeco-introduce-a-chair-made-from-sawdust) & [emeco.net](http://www.emeco.net/) The Broom Chair may not at all look like it was crafted out of sawdust, but it really is. This stunningly simple design is as eco-friendly as it gets. The Broom Chair is made out of a combination of recycled and recyclable lumber waste (sawdust), reclaimed polypropylene (plastic) and glass. Designed by Philippe Starck in collaboration with Emeco, a furniture brand based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the Broom Chair was originally conceived back in 2001 when it was envisioned as a bucket chair with a curved aluminum seat and backrest embedded in a plastic frame. When Magnus Breitling, the director of product management for Emeco, began to explore environmentally-conscious designs, the new materials for the Broom Chair were used. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 - **Sustainable Furniture:** The trend towards eco-friendly designs using recycled and reclaimed materials to create stylish furniture. - **Circular Economy:** The concept of using waste materials to create new products in a closed loop system, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact. - **Minimalist Design:** The trend towards simple yet elegant design, providing functionality while reducing environmental impact through the use of sustainable materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Opportunities for furniture manufacturers to incorporate sustainable materials into their designs, tapping into the growing demand for eco-friendly products. - **Recycling:** Companies specializing in recycling and waste management can explore partnerships with furniture brands to access a new source of materials and increase their impact on reducing waste. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for interior designers to showcase their eco-friendly and modern designs to clients who prioritize sustainability and minimalist style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Sustainably Made Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixu-chair.md) - [Textured Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-chair-family.md) - [Sustainable Plastic Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mare-chair.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Durable Designer Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeo-x-series-chair.md) - [Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs.md)