# Recycled Paper Seating The Shredded Paper and Pulp Chairs Showcase Ecovation By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-01-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-concept-paper-chairs-creativity-innovation-sustainability References: [erayo](http://www.erayo.com/BlogTrends/post/2008/03/Hairy-Chair.aspx) & [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/daily/blog/17822189.html) The Shredded Paper Chair is eye-catching, with [layers of fine-cut colorful paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) and carefree flow; the simplicity of its materials comes in contrast with the complexity of the joyful end result, created by the architect/designer Charles Kaisin from Brussels. Equally forward-looking and eco-minded are the designers of the Pulp Chair, a product designed and made entirely out of [packaging materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille) – all recyclable, of course. The smooth pick: [500 meters of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartela) and some twisty imagination later lea to the smooth Paper Loop Chair--perfect for the ultra-modern living room. And reporting back to the [Bouquet Chair trend](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-inspired-furniture-the-bouquet-chair), the concept of the fluffy chair was developed out of an eco-prototype, which boasted 30,000 sheets of tissue paper, resembling faux suede. Nothing left to say, really, than to watch out for those paper cuts! [1](http://www.erayo.com/BlogTrends/post/2008/03/Hairy-Chair.aspx) | [2](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=6&item_pk=2627&p=1) | [3](http://www.topblogposts.com/2007/01/chairs-for-years/)|[4](http://www.dwell.com/daily/blog/17822189.html)| ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Paper Seating:** Innovative approach to creating furniture by using recyclable materials that could disrupt the furniture industry and lead to more sustainable furniture options. - **Pulp Chair:** Creating products entirely out of packaging materials could disrupt the furniture industry and lead to more sustainable furniture options. - **Bouquet Chair Trend:** Developing eco-prototypes for furniture could lead to the creation of more sustainable furniture options that are inspired by natural elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore using recyclable materials to create more sustainable furniture options that meet customer demand for eco-friendly products. - **Packaging:** The use of packaging material in the creation of furniture could disrupt the packaging industry by creating new use cases for recyclable materials. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore and promote sustainable furniture options to meet increasing customer demand for eco-friendly home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Textured Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-chair-family.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Stacking Hemp-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-chair.md) - [Sustainably Made Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixu-chair.md)