# Colorful African Chairs These Afrian-Themed Chairs Feature Vibrant Colors and Upcycled Materials By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-african References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/upcycled-chairs-inspired-traditional-nigerian-parables-african-fabrics/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [yinkailori](http://yinkailori.com/) London-based 'The Shop at Bluebird' worked with artist and designer Yinka Ilori to create these vibrantly [colorful African-themed chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popo-chair). The designer is well-known for his use of upcycled materials to create unique furniture pieces, which is why this collection also uses upcycled materials. The collection titled 'If Chairs Could Talk' uses [colorful African-themed fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily) to bring a playful twist and expressive appeal to each seat. The designer used inspiration from his childhood to create this collection. By combining parts of his Nigerian heritage with modern contemporary design aspects, it brings an authentication to each chair within the collection. The cohesion came with ease by continuously fusing the past with the current elements. If Chairs Could Talk will be on display on November 27th for the annual London Design Festival. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Furniture:** There is an opportunity to explore the use of upcycled materials in furniture production. - **Authenticity Through Heritage:** There is an opportunity to design products that fuse traditional elements with modern designs to bring authenticity and uniqueness to a collection. - **Incorporating Cultural Elements:** There is an opportunity to incorporate cultural themes and designs into furniture collections to add a playful and expressive appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the use of upcycled materials and cultural themes to create unique and authentic furniture collections. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can incorporate furniture pieces with cultural themes and designs into their projects to add a playful and expressive appeal to spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** The home decor retail industry can offer furniture pieces with upcycled materials and cultural themes to cater to consumers' desire for sustainable and unique home decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [African Culture-Honoring Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kundung-pembe.md) - [Artistic African Culture Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patewo-chair.md) - [Bold Community-Reflected Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flap-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Vibrant '90s-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li.md) - [Mountain Atelope-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jomo-tariku.md) - [Color-Filled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-objects.md) - [Color Palette-Exploring Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taptap-chair.md) - [Reimagined Colorful Chair Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stedelijk-chair.md)