# Plant-Based Functional Chairs Franklin St. Studio Presents the Good Morning Glory Project By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-morning-glory References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/12/16/furniture-project-makes-use-of-morning-glory-to-create-decorative-and-functional-chair/)  Vancouver-based design studio [Franklin St. Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mlb-essentials-summer-2026) launches the Good Morning Glory project that aims to 'tame' plants that it is named after. As a part of this experimental project, the studio harvested morning glory roots that from the area. From this, they work to train the vines through tying and winding techniques that are a part of a [metal chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench). The gridded [woven pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-chair-designs) makes up the main seating and the backrest. The flowers only last for one day once they open up under the sunlight. The leaves then can change into a source of food for insects -- the chair may not be functioning as a literal seat but it is a unique experiment to harness invasive plants and work towards preserving their species. Image Credit: Franklin St. Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Furniture:** The use of plants as part of furniture design presents opportunities for eco-friendly and sustainable innovation. - **Invasive Species-inspired Design:** Designers can utilize underutilized plants and invasive species to create unique and functional pieces while addressing conservation concerns. - **Functional Gardening:** Combining gardening and furniture-making offers opportunities for innovative ways to use plants and greenery to create multi-functional home and office pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Designers can incorporate plants into furniture design for a unique, eco-friendly twist. - **Conservation and Sustainability:** Conservation organizations can work with designers to promote the use of invasive plants and underutilized plants in functional design as a way to support conservation. - **Home and Garden Retail:** Home and garden retailers can explore offering functional gardening solutions, such as plant-based furniture, to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Plant-Based Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiachair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Chaotically Natural Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkochgalam-chair.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [Naturalistic Grass-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flip-chair.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Flower Petal-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phlox-collection.md)