# Salvaged Mannequin Furniture The Brothers Dressler Create Bench Out of Orphaned Foot Forms By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brothers-dressler References: [greencoloredglasses](http://greencoloredglasses.ca/content/Salvaged-Wood-Forms-Become-Gorgeous-Bench) & [brothersdressler](http://www.brothersdressler.com/catalogue.php?category=seating&product_id=10) These [wooden foot forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernica-x-stash), also called shoe lasts, were found by the side of the road in Ontario, Canada by a couple of designers. The Brothers Dressler saved the orphaned feet and turned them into this [amazing bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench) called the 'Last Place.' The Brothers Dressler (Jason and Lars) make their products so that they are [easy to take apart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castor-sofa) at the end of their useful life. This allows them to once again reused. Ahh, the circle of life. Check out other footy finds below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Circular Economy:** Opportunity for businesses to create products that are easily disassembled and reused, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. - **Upcycling:** Chance for designers to transform found materials into unique and innovative furniture pieces, adding value to discarded items. - **Sustainable Design:** Potential for incorporating salvaged materials into furniture creations, encouraging eco-friendly practices in the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for designers to explore new materials and techniques for creating eco-friendly furniture pieces. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Potential for businesses to offer services that collect and repurpose discarded materials, contributing to the circular economy. - **Art and Décor:** Chance for artists and home décor brands to incorporate salvaged materials into their creations, creating unique and sustainable pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-lervik-1.md) - [Heirloom Furniture Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columns.md) - [Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection.md) - [Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-form-line.md) - [Computer-Supported Artful Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-pro-bench.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)