# Stacked Chair Storage The Latten Shelving Unit Employs One Type of Piece for Another Purpose By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latten-shelving-unit References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2012/05/latten-shelving-unit.html) & [hannesgumpp](http://www.hannesgumpp.com/?page_id=38) Many people gradually find uses for their furnishings that weren't necessarily the intended purposes. Just take a look at this Latten Shelving Unit! It's made almost entirely out of task chairs, yet here it performs effectively and endearingly as a [storage system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving). The idea has come from the 2modern blog as a crafty way to arrange the simple wooden Latten chairs designed by Max and Hannes Gumpp. The clever endeavor involves access to a surplus of as few as four seats, some colorfully painted beams and a pack of zip-ties to bind the components together. The aim is not to harm the pine perches, so to offer the option of dismantling the Latten Shelving Unit and using them as [desk chairs and dining chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair) in future. These impressive examples feature 18 [stacked seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) and 14 vibrant beams for the creation of tall open cubbies for your miscellaneous possessions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Furniture:** The trend of repurposing furniture allows for creativity and resourcefulness in creating new and functional pieces. - **Upcycling:** The practice of upcycling furniture promotes sustainability and reduces waste by transforming old items into something useful and stylish. - **Multi-functional Design:** Designing furniture with multiple functions encourages versatility and maximizes the utility of limited space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry has the opportunity to explore innovative ways to repurpose and upcycle materials, creating unique and eco-friendly products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate repurposed and upcycled furniture into their designs to add character and uniqueness to spaces, while also promoting sustainability. - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry can provide storage solutions that incorporate multi-functional design, helping people make the most of their space and possessions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rack-chair.md) - [Wooden Twin Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/same-same.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Stylish Stackable Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-chair.md) - [Sustainable Felt Stack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacklab.md) - [Puzzle-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinsmdf.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md)