# Irregular Pulpy Rockers Michael Neville's Rocking Chair Design is Unusual and Eco-Friendly By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-chair-design References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/michael-neville-recycles-cardboard-into-paper-pulp-rockers-02-17-2014/) & [michaelnevilledesign](http://michaelnevilledesign.com/wp/portfolio/colonial-turds/) The 'Colonial Turd' rocking chair design by Michael Neville doesn’t quite resemble a traditional rocking horse or a chair, but it does introduce a new form and sustainability to the classic rocker without sacrificing any function. Although the Colonial Turd series is missing the actual rockers, the irregular shapes will be balanced out when a kid sits on one of them. The unusual rocking chairs have a solid rock-like shape that comes from their makeup of post-consumer cardboard pulp. The chairs have names like 'Rad-Berry' and 'Coffee Bean,' which reflect the natural dyes that they were colored with. Since sustainability was a big focus in the making of the Colonial Turd series, the wood used to make the handles is native to North America, which is home to the Detroit-based designer. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/michael-neville-recycles-cardboard-into-paper-pulp-rockers-02-17-2014/), [michaelnevilledesign](http://michaelnevilledesign.com/wp/portfolio/colonial-turds/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** This trend is an opportunity for designers to introduce new materials to the market and create a demand for environmentally-conscious products. - **Irregular-shaped Furniture:** This trend offers a unique design style for furniture makers to explore, with potential for creating eye-catching products that stand out in the market. - **Post-consumer Waste Products:** This trend presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to find new ways to repurpose waste and create innovative products that reduce environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** This industry has an opportunity to explore new materials and styles to create products that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainability:** This industry can leverage the trend in eco-friendly furniture to promote environmental awareness and create demand for sustainable products. - **Waste Management:** This industry has an opportunity to collaborate with designers and entrepreneurs to find innovative ways to repurpose waste and reduce landfill volume. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Rocking Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-rocking-chair.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Dynamic Movement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbl-rocking-chair.md) - [Modernized Rocking Chair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodding-chair.md) - [Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nice-chair.md) - [Geometric Rocking Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oval-rocking-chair.md) - [Snack Chip-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipp-rocking-chair.md) - [Contemporary Rocking Pouffe Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platero.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md)