# Recycled Tire Seating The 'Hermit Crab Chair' Gives New Life to Old Tires and Ceramics By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermit-crab-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/23/crabby-booty/) Turn your house into a home fit for a true house hermit with the 'Hermit Crab Chair'. This chair was designed by Joseph Kim as a way to [recycled old tires and ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs) into a useful and [comfortable chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-collection). The ceramic mold provides the shape of the chair, while the tire provides the base. The 'Hermit Crab Chair' would be perfect for a [rec room or backyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1), where the look of a piece of furniture isn't as important as how comfortable it is. I'd definitely come out of my shell and bring the 'Hermit Crab Chair' into my home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 69% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Materials:** Opportunity for companies to explore ways to repurpose old materials and create new, innovative products. - **Sustainable Furniture:** Potential for designing environmentally-friendly furniture using recycled materials. - **Unique Design:** Chance for designers to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces using unconventional materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers could incorporate recycled tires and ceramics into their product lines. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for the home decor industry to offer eco-friendly and distinctive seating options. - **Environmental Services:** Companies specializing in recycling and waste management can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-urchin.md) - [Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs.md) - [Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-lounge.md) - [Sustainable Plastic Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mare-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Misprint Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-studio.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md)