# Oil Drum Furniture Francois Royer Creates a Rock(ing) Chair Out of Steel By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oil-drum-furniture-francois-royer-rocking-chair References: [recyclart.org](http://www.recyclart.org/2009/06/rocking-chair/) & [stanker.fr](http://www.stanker.fr/en/stanker/40-KOMAN-ILyO.html) François Royer has created the most unique pieces of [recycled furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa) I have seen yet. Made of an old oil drum, this [Rock(ing) Chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-rocking-chair) seems perfect for the seating area for a contemporary home. The seat inside is made of waxen smoked bamboo, while the outer oil drum is painted in a vibrant orange colour. **Implications** - The rise of environmentalism has inspired consumers to opt for items made from recycled, repurposed or found materials to decrease their home's carbon footprint. Furniture made from [recycled industrial parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) and materials meets this requirement and adds an element of durability. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by using recycled materials in their product lineup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Furniture:** Using recycled industrial parts and materials for furniture meets the current environmentalism trend and offers durability. - **Found Materials:** Consumers are opting for items made from recycled, repurposed or found materials to decrease their carbon footprint, creating an opportunity for companies to incorporate found materials into their products. - **Repurposed Industrial Parts:** Furniture made from repurposed industrial parts not only meets environmental requirements but also presents unique, one-of-a-kind design opportunities. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can incorporate recycled and found materials into their product lineup in response to the environmentalism trend. - **Industrial Design:** Designers and companies specializing in industrial design can repurpose old industrial parts to create unique furniture pieces. - **Sustainability:** The growing sustainability industry can offer services to repurpose industrial parts, found, and recycled materials for furniture production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.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) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Recycled Aluminum Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-stool-one.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Industrial Duct Work Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-series-chairs.md)