# Quirky Eco Cabinets M&Mme Valentin Creates Modern Furniture Out of Old Ones By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-mme-valentin References: [homedit](http://www.homedit.com/mmme-furniture-collection-by-valentin-loellmann/) & [galeriegosserez](http://www.galeriegosserez.com/) I think it's safe to say that I want each and every one of these cabinets by M&Mme Valentin. Not only are they extremely cute and quirky, they are also [modern and chic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-cabinetry-collection), managing to strike the perfect balance between character and taste. What's more, M&Mme Valentin constructed these cabinets out of [old cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection). Not only does that give each piece a vintage touch, it also makes them very [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-nordberg-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to create modern and eco-friendly furniture by repurposing old materials. - **Quirky Design:** Market demand for unique and playful furniture that adds character to modern spaces. - **Sustainable Decor:** Growing trend of consumers seeking environmentally-conscious furniture options. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Innovative designers can cater to the demand for upcycled and quirky furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unique and sustainable furniture into their projects. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore eco-friendly materials and production processes to meet the demand for sustainable decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Minimally Designed Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-cabinet.md) - [Sustainable Recycled Paper Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-screws-no-glue.md) - [Coconut Tree-Made Tall Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-servais-somian.md) - [Tropical Island-Inspired Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weaver-cabinet.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet-on-wheels.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Modular Configured Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet.md)