# Upcycled Bathtub Chairs 'I am not a bath' by Helen Stephenson Turns Old Bathtubs into Seating By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-bathtub References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/03/25/44020/i-am-not-a-bath-reclaimed-bath-gets-a-glittering-makeover.html) & [helenstephenson](http://www.helenstephenson.co.uk/) When it comes to [outdoor seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-1), the options in the 'I am not a bath' by Helen Stephenson collection are surely some of the most kitsch because of how they rework old bathtubs. Coming from the Edinburgh-based commercial artist, the chairs are crafter from sections of old bathtubs, which proves just how weather-resistant the designs will be. The project came along when Stephenson was commissioned to created weatherproof sets to be used at a music festival with a very limited budget. What was created is beautiful seating with [vibrant mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stedelijk-chair) and truly one of a kind charm. The chairs within the 'I am not a bath' by Helen Stephenson collection are not for sale by the looks of it, but interested parties can contact the designer to find out more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 - **Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ways to repurpose old items and give them new life. - **Outdoor Seating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative and weather-resistant seating solutions for outdoor environments. - **Mosaic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating vibrant and unique mosaic patterns into various design applications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating eco-friendly furniture by utilizing unconventional materials and repurposed objects. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating creative and sustainable seating options into event setups. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of mosaic art as a form of expression in various art and design applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuba-chair.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [19th-Century-Inspired Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scottish-designers.md) - [Cork Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-seating.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md)