# Army Surplus Sofas The Inheritance Collection is Assembled from Old Military Materials By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inheritance-collection References: [designsponge](http://www.designsponge.com/2011/11/the-inheritance-collection.html) & [stephenkenn](http://www.stephenkenn.com/) Sometimes applying the aged look to new furniture can have kitschy results but the technique succeeds greatly in the Inheritance Collection by Steve Kenn and his wife. No doubt this has something to do with the genuine threadbare appearance of the army green upholstery. The cushions and backrests that make the couch, the loveseat, the chaise lounge, the chair and the ottoman comfortable have actually been sewn from the washed and softened fabric of US Military half shelters. The textiles still feature off-centered original seams and metal grommets but have been fluffed up to form [thick rectangular pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-series) supported by bespoke welded steel frames. To give the potentially [hard seating objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair) a bit of flexibility, the Inheritance Collection pieces incorporate WWII Swiss mule belt replicas for the suspension of the cushions. These can later be tightened as the bands gradually stretch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 85% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Military Materials Furniture:** Furniture made from military materials can be a trend, offering a sustainable and unique design aesthetic. - **Vintage-inspired Furniture:** The use of vintage materials in furniture design can create a trend in eco-friendly and distinctive styles. - **Industrial Furniture Design:** Using elements of industrial design in furniture, such as bespoke welded steel frames, can create a trend in unique and durable furniture pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry can embrace the trend of using military materials, vintage-inspired designs, and industrial elements in their designs for eco-friendly and unique products. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can partner with furniture designers who use recycled and repurposed materials, like the US Military half shelters, to create eco-friendly products. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can incorporate vintage-inspired and industrial furniture designs in their projects to create unique and visually appealing spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Denim-Upholstered Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas.md) - [Water-Resistant Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-collection.md) - [Parka Jacket-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parka-sofa.md) - [Deadstock-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castor-sofa.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Flexible Landscape-Like Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airberg-sofa-collection.md) - [Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-series.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Juxtaposed Materials Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-diaries-collection.md)