# Upcycled Escalator Stair Benches The 'de_escalator' is Crafted Using Salvaged Escalator Parts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escalator-parts References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/11/16/56623/de_escalator-transforms-disused-escalator-parts-into-bench-and-table.html) & [gabarage.at](http://www.gabarage.at/designs/mobel/de-escalator-bank/) The 'de_escalator' is a [bench design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench) that makes use of escalator stairs in order to repurpose the metal objects into something useful rather than allowing them to otherwise go to waste. Created by Vienna, Austria-based design company gabarage, the 'de_escalator' benches are inherently durable thanks to the metal design that they have. Moreover, they could be utilized in [public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench) without worry that they might become damaged or ruined. Best of all, the design of the 'de_escalator' bench identifies how something old can be transformed into something modern and useful with just a bit of ingenuity and dedication to innovation. The sturdy furniture created from escalator parts could make a great addition to a modern living space such as a loft to provide an ultra-modern and [upcycled space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic) to sit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Upcycling Furniture:** Companies can create durable furniture using repurposed materials, providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective option for consumers. - **Salvaged Parts Design:** Designers can create innovative and modern products by repurposing discarded materials in their designs, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Eco-friendly Public Spaces:** Cities and towns can create sustainable public spaces by incorporating upcycled and salvaged materials in their infrastructure design, promoting environmental awareness and reducing waste. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture design companies can utilize salvaged materials such as escalator parts to create unique and eco-friendly products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate upcycled furniture made from salvaged materials into their projects to create a one-of-a-kind and sustainable space for their clients. - **Urban Planning:** City planners can incorporate upcycled and salvaged materials in their urban infrastructure design, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable development for public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md) - [Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-form-line.md) - [Repurposed Electric Scooter Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism-collection.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Recycled Resin Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md)