# Upcycled Luggage Seats This DIY Suitcase Chair Turns Old Luggages into Vintage Furniture By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-suitcase-chair References: [homestory.rp-online.de](http://homestory.rp-online.de/do-it-yourself/tutorials/DIY-Tutorial-Einen-Koffersessel-bauen,5734) Any homeowner looking to add some vintage charm to their interior decor is in luck, because this DIY Suitcase Chair tutorial offers some great tips on how to transform old luggages into [chic seating units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs). Upcycling items is a great way to not only save money, but it's also a creative technique to add [eco-friendly touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) to your home. This DIY Suitcase Chair offers crafty homeowners the chance to transform their unused travelling accessories into wonderfully new seating options. Requiring such things as an old suitcase, acrylic paint, drills and a saw, this DIY chair will surely add a unique retro appeal to any room. Featured on the site 'Homestory,' these [upcycled luggage seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-recrafted) will definitely add a humorous travelling theme to any setting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vintage Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to offer DIY tutorials and products to help customers upcycle old items into unique furniture pieces. - **Upcycling:** Potential for companies to create eco-friendly products and services by repurposing and transforming old items into something new and useful. - **Retro Home Decor:** Market for businesses to cater to consumers looking to add vintage charm to their interior decor by offering unique and creative furniture options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **DIY & Home Improvement:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY tutorials, tools, and supplies for upcycling and creating vintage furniture. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies can create sustainable and eco-friendly products by repurposing old items, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Furniture & Home Decor:** Market for furniture companies to offer unique and retro-inspired pieces, capitalizing on the demand for vintage home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Suitcase Sheet Metal Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoprimitive-chair.md) - [Functional Furniture Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulley-luggage-trolley.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md)