# Upcycled Light Shelving The Watson Shelf From JM & Sons Boasts a Reclaimed Wood Design By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclaimed-wood-design References: [jmandsons](http://jmandsons.ca/collections/lights/products/the-watson) The Watson shelf from JM & Sons boasts a reclaimed wood design and built-in lighting fixture. Fans of rustic decor will fall in love with this handmade unit that is also very sustainable. This reclaimed wood design find doubles as a wall-resting shelf and a lamp, making it perfect for industrial lofts or rustic weekend homes. The [barn wood shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-shelf-pro) boasts an aged look and is fitted with two metal elements that provide storage for books, cd's or other decorative objects. Priced at a $275 rate, these shelves can be used in living rooms or as an alternative to the classic bedside table. Each of the units is completely unique and comes with [Edison](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick) lightbulbs that contribute to their rustic and antique aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 85% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Furniture:** The trend of upcycling furniture offers opportunities for creating unique and sustainable designs. - **Multi-functional Design:** The rise of multi-functional furniture like the Watson Shelf opens up possibilities for optimizing limited space. - **Rustic Decor:** The growing popularity of rustic decor provides a market for products that offer a vintage and aged aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore new production methods and materials to incorporate upcycling and multi-functional designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of rustic decor by sourcing and incorporating unique upcycled furniture pieces into their projects. - **Sustainable Living:** The sustainable living industry can promote the use of upcycled furniture as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Versatile Modern Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-shelf.md) - [Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altitude-shelving.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-collection-1.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodo.md) - [Clock-Accented Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-shelf.md)