# Recycled Record Wine Racks Karen Dengler Offers a Conversation Starter on Her Etsy Shop By Trish Smith | Published 2012-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-record-wine-rack References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/67198484/sale-wine-bar-rack-recycled-record) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/RetiredRecords/157532820927371) If you are old enough to have experienced the raw sound quality of the classic vinyl record, then you will without a doubt appreciate this handmade wine rack created by Karen Dengler. This wine rack, which is made from seven [vinyl record albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs01-bluetooth-vertical-turntable) that have been warped together and bonded with super glue, is for sale in Karen's [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set) shop, RetiredRecords. The rack can hold six bottles of wine, or it can be used as a modern day [magazine or towel rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skola). You can even hang it up on the wall as a piece of nostalgic art. The sky is the limit for this creatively recycled item. The recycled record wine rack by Karen Dengler is a perfect conversation starter while you're serving up some wine for your guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** Opportunities for upcycling old materials into functional and attractive products such as wine racks that can be sold on online marketplaces. - **Nostalgia Niche:** Creating products that mix nostalgia with functionality like a vinyl record wine rack that can be used for both wine storage and as a decorative piece. - **Multi-purpose Products:** Designing products that serve multiple purposes such as a wine rack that can also function as a magazine or towel rack. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating functional and nostalgic elements into home decor products like the vinyl record wine rack for a unique selling point. - **E-commerce:** Selling unique and upcycled products on online marketplaces like Etsy, which provide a platform and customer base for independent sellers. - **Green Manufacturing:** Innovating around eco-friendly production processes, like upcycling, to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact of manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Architectural Wine Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrique-bottle-holder.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Modernist Record Collection Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneoptic-rpm.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Vinyl Storage Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-toneoptic-rpm.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-table.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Premium Wine Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-wine-storage.md)