# Furniture Made of Coins Welded Chair Sells for $29,000 By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-dollar-welded-chair-sells-for-29000 References: [vivre](http://www.vivre.com/control/product/~category_id=175/~product_id=41253) Chair worth $750 sells for $29,000. How does that happen? When you take 1500 half-dollar coins and make 7000 welds to form the money into a [curveacous 50 cent piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair). There is no form supporting the coins. Think Ole Fitty new about this? The chair weigh 58 pounds. The minimal frame and legs are stainless. **Implications** - This [welded chair made out of coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin) shows that consumers will pay more for products that are unique and creative. Consumers are on a constant a quest to be different from each other and businesses should be on a constant quest to be unique and creative to set them apart from their competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unique Furniture:** The welded chair made out of coins shows that consumers are willing to pay more for unique furniture pieces, creating an opportunity for businesses to innovate in this space. - **Creative Product Design:** The popularity of the coin chair highlights the desire for creative, unconventional product designs, showcasing an opportunity for businesses to differentiate themselves in the market. - **Premium Pricing:** The coin chair demonstrates that consumers are willing to pay a premium for highly unique and innovative products, leading to a potential avenue for businesses to charge higher prices for such products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The coin chair falls under the furniture industry and presents an opportunity for businesses to create disruptive products that cater to consumers' desire for unique furniture pieces. - **Product Design:** The coin chair's success shows that there is a market for creative and unconventional product designs, opening opportunities for businesses to innovate in this space. - **Luxury Goods:** The coin chair's high selling price suggests that there is a market for premium priced, luxurious products, paving the way for businesses to cater to this high-end consumer segment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Copper Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanocrystaline-chairs.md) - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [Futuristic Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-chair-concept.md) - [Marbles-Inspired Intricate Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepherd-studio.md) - [Artfully Balanced Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-serious.md) - [Sustainable Metallic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuttgart-chair-20.md) - [Sustainable 3D-Printed Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-loop-lounge-chair.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Artistic African Culture Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patewo-chair.md)