# Coin Couches Johnny Swing's Furniture Made Of Nickels Let You Roll In Style By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-money-johnny-swing-created-couch-from-7000-nickels References: [johnnyswing](http://www.johnnyswing.com/) Johnny Swing has a knack for creating something unique from common materials. Shown in this gallery is [contemporary style seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection) made from approximately 7,000 nickels held together by over 35,000 welds on a stainless steel truss. The seating weights about 125 lbs. The [coin couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin) are a brilliant study of form and unusual material; his nickel furniture has a super sophisticated and high-tech look to it. Johnny Swing’s amazing craftsmanship showcases the incredible artistic possibilities of [recycling products into art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nickel Furniture:** Creating furniture from unconventional materials such as nickel presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. - **Artistic Recycling:** Repurposing products into art presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and design industries. - **Contemporary Seating:** Designing seating with a modern and unique aesthetic presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore the use of unconventional materials such as nickel to create unique and modern pieces. - **Art and Design:** Repurposing products into art presents an opportunity for artists and designers to showcase their creativity in a sustainable and eco-friendly way. - **Metals and Mining:** The use of nickel in furniture design can open up new markets and applications for the metals and mining industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Copper Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanocrystaline-chairs.md) - [Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-furniture1.md) - [Upcycled Denim Waste Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluff-stack-furniture.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-sofa-and-lounge-chair.md) - [Ribbed-Cushioned Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-design.md) - [Denim-Upholstered Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas.md) - [Graphic Colorful Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-prince.md) - [Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-nuriev.md)