# Naturalistic Sustainably Designed Chairs The 'Calatea Green' Chair Highlights a Haute Eco Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calatea-green References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/08/this-sustainably-designed-chair-pushes-for-the-circular-economy-model-in-design/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [pianca](https://pianca.com/en/magazine/green-pea-store/) The 'Calatea Green' chair has been designed by Cristina Celestino and Pianca as a furniture solution that puts a distinct focus on sustainability in order to blend eco aesthetics with high-end design. The chair has been designed in celebration of the Green Pea retail park in Italy and is constructed using a series of eco-focused materials. This includes padding made with recycled PET fabric along with upholstery fabric made with 100% recycled material that meets the Global Recycled Standard and a frame achieved with FSC-certified ash wood. The 'Calatea Green' chair calls to mind the natural environment with its aesthetic and is packaged with a focus on sustainability to boot, which includes 90% recycled materials in the mix. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Furniture Design:** Businesses can explore eco-focused materials, such as recycled fabrics and FSC-certified wood, to create sustainable and aesthetically pleasing furniture. - **Eco Haute Couture:** Using eco-friendly materials like recycled PET fabric and 100% recycled material can create high-end, luxury furniture that's also environmentally conscious. - **Green Retail Park:** Establishing a retail park that puts sustainability first (like the Green Pea retail park in Italy) can promote eco-friendly design and encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore sustainable materials and design techniques to create eco-friendly furniture that aligns with consumer demand for environmentally conscious products. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Fashion and textile companies can incorporate recycled fabrics into their designs, and promote environmentally conscious choices among their consumers. - **Retail and Shopping Centers:** Retail centers can prioritize eco-sustainable designs and materials to meet the growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious products and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Sustainably Made Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixu-chair.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [Sustainable Modern Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitraum.md) - [Stacking Hemp-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-chair.md) - [Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-chair-design.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Recycled European Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-mediterranean-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe.md)