# Tree Trunk Recliners This 'Waste Less Log Chair' is DIY Log Furniture at is Finest By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-log-furniture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/waste-less-log-chair-by-architecture-uncomfortable-workshop/) & [auworkshop](http://www.auworkshop.com/au-index.php?p=fomenu) This example of DIY Log Furniture comes from the Hungarian architecture firm Uncomfortable Workshop. The bright sparks at the design agency have salvaged the remains of [reclaimed oak timber logs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) that were processed to be wood beams. Their creation is the 'Waste Less Chair' -- a hinged log that opens out into a full reclining chair. The chair, with a few adjustments, can also be made into a [rocking chair or a relaxing recliner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac) complete with a leg rest. The beauty of this DIY log furniture is also that when you don't need to use it, you can simply collapse it into its natural log shape and store it just about anywhere. The Waste Less Chair is an interesting take on the craze of creating furniture from natural wood and logs. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/waste-less-log-chair-by-architecture-uncomfortable-workshop/), [auworkshop](http://www.auworkshop.com/au-index.php?p=fomenu) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Log Furniture:** Opportunity to create more cost-effective and customizable log furniture design. - **Sustainable Furniture Manufacturing:** Developing manufacturing processes that use reclaimed wood and reduce waste can create opportunities for eco-friendly and innovative furniture products. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Opportunity for developing furniture designs that can be transformed by the user to suit their needs and provide versatile use beyond its intended purpose. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can adopt sustainable manufacturing processes using reclaimed wood to develop eco-friendly and innovative furniture products. - **DIY and Home Improvement:** DIY enthusiasts and home improvement stores can provide DIY log furniture kits and workshops to create cost-effective and customizable log furniture designs for consumers. - **Interior Design and Architecture:** Opportunity for interior designers and architects to incorporate multi-functional and eco-friendly furniture designs into their projects for enhanced sustainability and versatility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Sawmill Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-betula-project.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-lervik-1.md) - [Flatpack Single-Piece Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-chair-set.md) - [Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-chair.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md)