# Recycled Mattress Chairs Madam Rubens Stool By Pearl | Published 2008-06-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-mattress-chairs-madam-rubens-collection References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2008/06/frank_willems_m.php) & [frankwillems.net](http://www.frankwillems.net/) Frank Willems is a Dutch designer who found a way to [recycle old mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic). The reason they weren't recyclable was because they got stuck in the shredders. Getting creative, Willems folded them up in unique ways to make [overstuffed stools, chairs and pouffes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe). Once folded, the old mattress pieces were attached to old chair legs for an antique look. The stools and chairs were then covered with a [special water-resistant soft foam coating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rethink-softly) in a variety of colours. These are one of a kind designs, each with a different colour and legs. The Madam Rubens stool was his original design. The chair (Plus de Madam Rubens) and pouffe (Petit Pouf) are his most recent additions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 24% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Furniture:** Exploring innovative ways to repurpose old materials like mattresses for creating unique and sustainable furniture pieces. - **Antique-inspired Design:** Combining vintage aesthetics with modern materials to create furniture pieces that blend nostalgia and sustainability. - **Water-resistant Coating:** Developing advanced coatings that offer water resistance to furniture, enhancing durability and versatility in various environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** By incorporating unconventional materials like recycled mattresses, designers can create eco-friendly furniture that appeals to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Sustainability:** Investigating innovative methods to reduce waste and promote the reuse and repurposing of materials, such as old mattresses, to contribute to a more sustainable future. - **Coatings and Finishes:** Exploring the development of water-resistant coatings that can be applied to various products, including furniture, to enhance their functionality and lifespan. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Misprint Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-studio.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Bold Community-Reflected Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flap-chair.md) - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Upcycled Denim Waste Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluff-stack-furniture.md) - [Recycled Paper Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plod-stool.md)