# Recycled Paper-Crafted Tables Charlotte Jonckheer's 'Chaud' Tables Feature Unique Materials By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaud References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/18/charlotte-jonckheer-chaud-recycled-paper-stone-dust-design/) & [charlottejonckheer](http://www.charlottejonckheer.com/horseshoe-sidetable.html) Belgian designer Charlotte Jonckheer designed two [side tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-black) entitled 'Chaud' from stone, recycled paper and stone dust materials. The surface features the hard stone construction and it rests on a [recycled paper foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) -- the supporting legs are made from stone dust. The name, Chaud, is also representative of the paper and stone composite materials that the designer used to create the pieces. This material was born when Jonckheer researched the use of outdoor materials, resulting into something that is both warm and soft texturally. The result is what she calls Chaud, a handmade material that is made by compressing paper pulp and stone dust together. While the composite is still damp, it can be reconfigured into any structure with the assistance of a mold -- once dried, it becomes a pale stone design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled-paper Crafting:** The trend of using recycled paper as a material in crafting furniture and decor presents opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly and sustainable products. - **Composite Material Innovation:** The use of innovative composite materials like paper pulp and stone dust offers companies the chance to create unique and durable products with a blend of different characteristics. - **Sustainable Design:** The growing demand for sustainable design in the furniture industry opens up opportunities for businesses to create eco-friendly products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the use of recycled paper and composite materials to create innovative, eco-friendly furniture designs. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can tap into the trend of recycled-paper crafting to offer unique and sustainable decorative pieces for homes and offices. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can incorporate sustainable and innovative materials like paper pulp and stone dust into their design concepts, providing clients with eco-friendly and visually appealing spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rustic Recycled Wood Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primitive-structures-table-design.md) - [Topographical Recycled Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-coffee-tables.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md) - [Chic Stone Fragment Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrivo-for-miniforms-pinto.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-side-table.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Marble Fragment Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miscellaneous-side-table.md) - [Styrofoam Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy.md)