# Vehicle Hood Seating Solutions The 'Beetle Club Chair' is Crafted from the Hood of a VW VEhicle By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-chair References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/03/08/43115/beetle-club-chair-vw-beetle-bonnet-transformed-into-upcycled-furniture.html) & [theragandboneman](http://theragandboneman.co.uk/shop/the-beetle-club-chair/) If the rear of the 'Beetle Club Chair' looks familiar, that's because it's the actual hood of a [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle) Beetle. Designed by the London-based owner of The Rag and Bone Man Paul Firbank, the chair features an ergonomically sculpted aesthetic that's rather modern in design. The chair is upholstered in Tracy Kendall's Transmission fabric, while the outer shell has been buffed and waxed to ensure a pristine finish. The market for [upcycled goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1) is on the rise as consumers seek out products with more character and eco-friendly notions. The 'Beetle Club Chair' harkens back to golden era of the Volkaswagen Beetle and helps bring a [modern yet retro touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair) to the home environment. The chair can be purchased either with or without a matching ottoman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Goods:** The rising market for upcycled goods presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and eco-friendly products. - **Ergonomic Design:** The ergonomically sculpted aesthetic of the 'Beetle Club Chair' highlights the potential for businesses to create comfortable and stylish seating solutions. - **Modern Retro:** The fusion of modern design with retro elements in the 'Beetle Club Chair' showcases the potential for businesses to create products that appeal to nostalgic consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The 'Beetle Club Chair' demonstrates opportunities for innovation in the furniture industry by using upcycled materials and incorporating ergonomic design. - **Automotive:** The use of a Volkswagen Beetle hood in the 'Beetle Club Chair' indicates potential for collaboration between the automotive and furniture industries in creating unique and sustainable products. - **Home Decor:** The 'Beetle Club Chair' offers inspiration for businesses in the home decor industry to blend modern and retro styles, catering to consumers seeking distinctive and nostalgic pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Haute Houndstooth Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vitra-pepita-edition-chairs.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-lamborghini-furniture-pieces.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Chunky Curvaceous Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/001-chair.md) - [Luxury Automotive Brand Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-v244-lounge-chair.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Upholstered Organically Shaped Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clam-chair.md)