# Undercover Cardboard Furniture The Paperweight Desk is Deceiving in its White Glossiness By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperweight-desk References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/glossy-white-paperweight-desk-exemplifies-innovation-and-style/) & [cardboardfuture](http://www.cardboardfuture.com/products/the-paperweight-desk.php) Before coming across the Paperweight Desk, I seriously believed that Trend Hunter had seen the best [cardboard furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille) creations. Yet this glossy, white worktable has proven me wrong. First of all, it doesn't even look like it's made out of 100% recyclable cardboard--but it is. Available since February of this year, the Paperweight Desk requires a quick [self-assembly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bean-standing-desk), which is completely worth the effort, if you ask me. This innovative and [contemporary workstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-desk) is a bit pricey at £151.99, but it would be a great addition to any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cardboard Furniture Innovation:** The Paperweight Desk showcases the potential for creating high-quality, aesthetically pleasing furniture from recyclable cardboard material. - **Self-assembly Furniture:** The quick self-assembly feature of the Paperweight Desk indicates a trend towards consumer-friendly, DIY furniture solutions. - **Contemporary Workstations:** The sleek design and modern aesthetics of the Paperweight Desk highlight the demand for stylish and functional workspaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of recyclable cardboard as a material to create sustainable and innovative products. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the trend of self-assembly furniture by offering a wide range of DIY options to cater to consumer preferences. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers can tap into the market for contemporary workstations by curating a selection of stylish and modern furniture pieces for home offices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk.md) - [Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arqus-desk.md) - [Made-to-Order WFH Office Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porvata-cardinal-computer-desk.md) - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Single-Piece Construction Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-desk.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Friendly Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-desk.md)