# Scrappy Smurf Seating The Plumber Chair by 01MATHERY is Haphazardly Taped Together By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumber-chair References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/pics-instant-chair.html) & [01mathery.tumblr](http://01mathery.tumblr.com/) Continuing with their One Idea a Day project, 01MATHERY has designed the Plumber chair. Completely [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe), it was fashioned out of [plumbing pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopy-chair) and duct tape, forming a rather instantaneous seat. Founded by designers Erika Zorzi and Matteo Sangalli, they are also the creators of the [Plastic Bag Backpack](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag-backpack). Although a little more time consuming to create, the Plumber chair is nevertheless a doable personal project as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 36% | 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 - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** The Plumber Chair showcases the trend of creating furniture using sustainable materials like plumbing pipes and duct tape, offering opportunities for innovative eco-friendly designs. - **Upcycling:** The use of plumbing pipes and duct tape in the Plumber Chair exemplifies the trend of repurposing materials, presenting opportunities for creative upcycling projects. - **DIY Home Decor:** The Plumber Chair serves as an example of DIY home decor trends where individuals can create unique furniture pieces using everyday materials, opening up possibilities for personalized and cost-effective design solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The Plumber Chair encourages furniture manufacturers to explore sustainable materials and upcycling techniques, fostering the development of eco-friendly and innovative product lines. - **Home Renovation:** The Plumber Chair inspires the home renovation industry to incorporate DIY projects and creative material repurposing into their design and construction services, providing customers with unique and personalized furniture options. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The Plumber Chair sparks opportunities for art and craft suppliers to cater to the growing demand for sustainable materials and upcycling components, offering a range of plumbing pipes and duct tape as creative resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Playful Recycled Aluminum Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuba-chair.md) - [Bold Community-Reflected Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flap-chair.md) - [Recycled European Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-mediterranean-chair.md) - [Bungee Cord Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcord-chair.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md)