# Recycled Wood Recliners Uhuru Revamps an Old Walkway Into Coney Island Boardwalk Furniture By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coney-island-boardwalk-furniture References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/coney-island-furniture/) & [uhurudesign](http://www.uhurudesign.com/nydesignweek10.html) Coney Island is a historical landmark in New York City and was recently closed down. Now New Yorkers can buy a piece of the landmark with Uhuru's line of furniture that was salvaged from the boardwalk and recycled into usable pieces. There are 6 pieces in total and each are designed to represent an aspect of the amusement park. There is a [cyclone lounger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair) "inspired by the Cyclone rollercoaster," a Drop End Table, "named for the Parachute Jump," a Wonder Coffee Table, a [Drum Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) "based on the concrete-filled oil cans used all over Coney Island," a Boardwalk Console and finally, a Saison Mirror. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Furniture:** The trend of upcycling furniture presents an opportunity for businesses to repurpose discarded materials into unique and sustainable pieces. - **Nostalgia-inspired Design:** The trend of nostalgia-inspired design offers businesses the chance to create products that evoke sentimental and emotional connections with the past. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The trend of sustainable manufacturing provides businesses the opportunity to reduce environmental impact and attract eco-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The furniture and home decor industry can leverage the upcycled furniture trend to offer unique and environmentally friendly products. - **Theme Parks and Attractions:** Theme parks and attractions can embrace nostalgia-inspired design to create merchandise that resonates with visitors' memories and emotions. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** The recycling and waste management industry can explore the opportunity of sustainable manufacturing to develop innovative solutions for repurposing materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-lervik-1.md) - [Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-form-line.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nassau-collection.md)