# Green Spirited Seating The Rolling Chair Copies a Classic Piece But Takes an Ecological Approach By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-12-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-chair References: [archidesignclub](http://www.archidesignclub.com/) & [olivia.meillassoux.fr](http://olivia.meillassoux.fr/) If the Rolling Chair looks familiar to you, it's likely because you recognize it as a recreation of an iconic Eames Chair from the 1950s. What's different here is that the fabrication of this piece of furniture has been refreshed and takes a much more [Earth-conscious angle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-limbo-chair) than the original did. [Fast-growing bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-moon-chair) was used here instead of pressure-treated wood. Designers Olivia Meillassoux and Céline Coutard cut it into strips and wound it around and around, gradually forming the shape of a smooth seat and backrest. The technique highlights the beautiful texture of the tree ring pattern. A bright splash of [vivid green paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omnis) coats the back of the Rolling Chair, enlivening its appearance and alluding to the principles behind its creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop furniture using eco-friendly materials and production techniques, such as fast-growing bamboo. - **Retro-inspired Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine nostalgic aesthetics with modern materials and manufacturing methods to create updated versions of classic furniture pieces. - **Earth-conscious Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate sustainability into product design, promoting eco-friendly choices and minimizing environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate more sustainable materials and production methods into the furniture manufacturing process. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable furniture designs into interior design practices, offering clients eco-friendly options for their spaces. - **Home Décor Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Source and sell eco-conscious furniture pieces that combine nostalgia with sustainable materials, catering to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoconscious-chair-design.md) - [Vegan Leather Iconic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-construction.md) - [Colour Shift Clear Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-roller.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lounge-chair.md)