# Rad Repurposed Couches The Moon Sofa Comprises Materials that Have Been Given a Second Life By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-sofa References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2014/01/MOON.html) & [truelatvia.lv](http://truelatvia.lv/en/true-latvia-katalogs-452681/kreesli-un-diivaani-452861/sofas-468461/open-products:787031) You could feel good about possessing a piece of furniture like the Moon Sofa. It's a substantial object that boasts a composition of [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair), affording you the means to reduce your consumption and to extend the life of still-valuable scraps. Gatis Jansons created this furnishing for manufacturing by the Latvian Design Studio. Its cushions have been upholstered in large [patchwork from all sorts of textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) in various patterns and colors. This vivid checkered chesterfield is finally framed with sturdy boxes made from reprocess wooden beams. A bit of versatility to the design of the Moon Sofa enables you to include or [remove a sloped backrest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruton-sofa). The unique piece is a brilliant symbol of the lunar satellite, as the Latvian notion of changeability and new life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** The trend towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly furniture presents opportunities for manufacturers to create new, innovative designs. - **Upcycling:** The trend towards using discarded materials in new products presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and eco-friendly products. - **Modular Furniture:** The trend towards adaptable and customizable furniture presents opportunities for manufacturers to create versatile designs that can easily be adjusted for different purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate eco-friendly and upcycled materials into their designs to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Sustainability Consulting:** Consultants can advise businesses on ways to incorporate sustainable and environmentally friendly practices into their manufacturing processes. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate modular furniture designs that are adaptable and customizable for different spaces into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wigiwama.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Denim-Upholstered Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas.md) - [Organically Shaped Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repose-sofa.md) - [Modular Sustainable Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisse-sofa-collection.md) - [Mountainous Magnetic Wall-Mounted Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mousarris-summit-modular-sofa.md) - [Plush Sculptural Lounge Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokko.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-furniture.md)