# Dying Tree Furniture Ranges Odami Uses Wood from a Dying Red Oak Tree for Its New Furniture Line By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dying-red-oak-tree References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/04/25/odami-furniture-collection-from-dying-tree/) & [odami](https://www.odami.ca) For its latest range of contemporary furniture, Canadian studio Odami used the trunk and limbs of a dying red oak tree as a material source. The specimen was about 130 years old. Odami dubbed the furniture collection 'Case Study 01: On Mass.' The silhouettes of the pieces present with a minimalist elegance, emulating the grain and qualities of the dying red oak tree. As the name might suggest, 'Case Study 01: On Mass' explores the concept and expression of mass. The Canadian studio produced an armchair, a lamp, and a table as part of it. In order to handle the wood with the utmost precision and craftsmanship, Odami partnered with Patrick Murphy—who owns the woodworking company One Wood. Image Credit: Kurtis Chen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of dying tree wood as a material source highlights the trend of sustainable materials in furniture design. - **Minimalist Elegance:** The minimalist and elegant silhouettes of the furniture pieces reflect the trend of minimalist design in the industry. - **Conceptual Exploration:** The 'Case Study 01: On Mass' collection showcases a trend of exploring new concepts and expressions in furniture design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can leverage the use of sustainable materials to create eco-friendly and unique pieces. - **Woodworking:** Woodworking companies like One Wood can capitalize on the demand for precision craftsmanship in handling dying tree wood. - **Interior Design:** The trend of minimalist elegance in furniture design opens up opportunities for interior designers to create cohesive and stylish spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Oak Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novus-collection.md) - [Sustainable Sawmill Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-betula-project.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md) - [Tree Sap-Binding Timber Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvage-and-sap.md) - [Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection.md) - [Striking Wood Furniture Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-furniture-design.md)