# Undulating Honeycomb Seating Solutions The 'COMB' Bench is Made from Upcycled Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comb-bench References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/06/22/stunning-wood-but-not-rigid-seating/) The 'COMB' bench is the design work of Gaudutė Žilytė and has been expertly crafted to provide a [comfortable seating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rethink-softly) in a living space with a modernistic flair. The bench is crafted from burst bike inner tubes and leftover plywood materials, which makes it an [upcycled piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench) that can be easily integrated into a wide variety of different spaces. The undulating design of the bench offers [two seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-for-two) that add optimal comfort to the otherwise structured bench to add an uncommon element to the chic furniture piece. The 'COMB' bench identifies how comfort can be integrated into otherwise modern home decor items as consumers seek out ways to make their living space stylish without compromising when it comes to functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Upcycling Furniture:** Creating furniture using upcycled materials, such as bike inner tubes and plywood, allows for creative and sustainable design options. - **Undulating Design:** Incorporating undulating and unconventional design elements in furniture provides a unique and comfortable experience for users. - **Modernistic Flair:** Creating furniture with a modernistic flair that is both stylish and functional allows consumers to stylishly decorate their living space. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore creative design options using upcycled materials and unconventional design elements. - **Sustainability:** The use of upcycled materials in furniture design offers sustainable and eco-friendly options for consumers concerned with reducing waste. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate upcycling and undulating design elements in their products to create unique and sustainable options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Sustainable Paper-Infused Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detalji-bench.md) - [Cocoon-Inspired Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gandan-bench.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Paper Cord-Wrapped Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bench.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Bold Patterned Tubular Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-bench.md)