# Upcycled Foam Armchairs The Recycled Chair-Sofa is Modular and Eco-Friendly By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-chair-sofa References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663789/foam-chair) & [studio-stephanschulz](http://www.studio-stephanschulz.com/) Constantly losing stuff beneath your couch cushions? No? Well, it is going to happen eventually, which is why you should definitely give the Recycling Chair-Sofa a once-over. The Recycling Chair-Sofa is an [eco-friendly upcycled sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisse-sofa-collection) designed by Stephan Schulz and made from [old foam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rethink-softly). The foam sections of the Recycling Chair-Sofa are connected via cables letting you [mix and match sections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-furniture-piece) to your heart's desire. In the likely event that you lose something beneath the foam you can can simply separate the sofa piece by piece. While the comfort factor can be debated, the Recycling Chair-Sofa scores major points for its eco-friendly and inventive design. If only this design could be applied to car seats. I have easily lost $20 in change in my front seat alone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 7% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling Furniture:** Innovative designers could explore creating unique and eco-friendly furniture by upcycling materials like foam and wood chips. - **Modular Furniture:** Modular furniture that can be separated and reconfigured could disrupt traditional furniture designs and appeal to consumers seeking customization options. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Designers could focus on eco-friendly design by using recycled materials and reducing waste, appealing to consumers who prioritize sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers could incorporate upcycling and modular design into their products to appeal to eco-conscious consumers seeking unique and customizable options. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers could expand their product offerings to include eco-friendly furniture and modular designs that cater to customers looking for sustainable and customizable home furnishings. - **Automotive:** Automakers could explore incorporating eco-friendly and upcycled materials in car interiors and seats, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers who want sustainable options in all areas of their lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we.md) - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Futuristic Comfortable Sustainable Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anagram-sofa.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md) - [Modular Knit Seating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-one.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Modular Sustainable Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisse-sofa-collection.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md)