# Keyboard Furniture Discarded Laptop Keyboards Make Surprisingly Chic Lounge Chairs By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-04-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-use-design-furniture-discarded-laptop-keyboards-were-used-to-create-armc References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/010905.php#) Designers Dante Bonuccelli and Lamm have created a [unique armchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair) with the back made of computer keys. The keys work like beads that massage your back and add comfort as you lounge. As to where the re-used material came from? “The project requires [keyboards of the same type](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth) and dimension,” Lamm explains. “Through DAGAD, we came into contact with VOICE SYSTEMS, a company offering IT support to users with visual disabilities. This company develops and produces a machine for the automatic reading of printed texts, known as VOICEbox. The device is integrated with a laptop, from which the keyboard is removed, as it has a numeric keyboard that is easier to use for those with visual disabilities.” Brilliant idea of [recycling and remodeling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Upcycled Furniture:** Using discarded materials to create unique and stylish furniture pieces. - **Sustainable Design:** Creating furniture that promotes recycling and reducing waste. - **Ergonomic Innovation:** Exploring new ways to incorporate comfort and functionality into furniture design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to explore new materials and innovative designs for eco-friendly furniture. - **Technology Recycling:** Potential to collaborate with companies specializing in recycling and repurposing electronic components. - **Assistive Technology:** Utilizing unused keyboard components for creating products that aid individuals with visual disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.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) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md)