# Split Personality Chairs 'Grandmother's Chair' is Made Out of Plastic and Wood By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandmothers-chair References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/hybrid-heirloom-wood-plastic-fused-to-fix-a-family-chair/) & [h220430.jp](http://www.h220430.jp/) 'Grandmother's Chair' from H220430 studio is a chair made out of [plastic and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair). According to H220430 studio, the 'Grandmother's Chair' was made as a way to keep a [family heirloom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charu-chair) intact while slightly modernizing it. It is tough not being able to throw away ratty [pieces of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j395-chair-series) because of their emotional value. 'Grandmother's Chair' keeps the charm of the old chair intact while updating it with new material to make it a functional piece of furniture once again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 63% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emotional Upcycling:** Repurposing sentimental items with modern materials to give them new function and prolong their lifespan. - **Plastic-wood Fusion:** Combining two contrasting materials to create a unique, durable and sustainable product. - **Nostalgic Design:** Creating new designs that pay homage to classic styles and incorporate sentimental value. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunities to incorporate sustainable and unique materials to make modern furniture with a classic touch. - **Heritage and Antique Restoration:** Opportunities to modernize and restore antique furniture without losing their sentimental value. - **Sustainability:** Creating products that are both sustainable and emotionally valuable to reduce consumer waste and carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Twin Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same.md) - [Textured Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-chair-family.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Sculptural Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-chair.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Misprint Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-studio.md)