# Scrap Metal Furniture Little Discards Make for Quirky Eco-Friendly Art By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-01-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrap-metal-furniture-little-discards-eco-friendly-art References: [oneyal.mosaicglobe](http://oneyal.mosaicglobe.com/) The quirky art of Eyal On is part genius, part steampunk and all functional art. The forms would be at home on Jules Verne’s Nautilus, in a ‘Mad Max’ film, revving up a Klingon Warbird, hiding out in an antique mansion, or adorning the open spaces of a modern home. Eyal lives in Pardes Hana, Israel. He moved from L.A., where he learned to surf. He likes being near the sea so he can put his surfing skills to use. He lived most of his life in Jerusalem, but it was Tel-Aviv where he began [making furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facet-collection) fifteen years ago. He collected [discarded scraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1) from a factory next door because he thought they *must* be good for *something* other than the garbage heap. As a third-generation metal worker, Eyal had the skills to work the [recycled material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery). His sense of style made itself known as he put the pieces together. His work has been shown in 3 Tel-Aviv galleries and 1 gallery in Rush Pina. Each piece is a signed one-of-a-kind bit of art. He has no plans to do production copies, and hopes that others will enjoy his furniture enough to allow him to achieve his dream of making a living by making art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 44% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in utilizing discarded scraps to create unique and eco-friendly furniture pieces. - **Functional Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in combining artistic design with practical functionality in furniture. - **Sustainability in Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating furniture from recycled materials to promote environmental sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry by incorporating upcycled materials into designs. - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art gallery industry by showcasing and promoting functional art. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing industry by exploring sustainable production methods for furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Repurposed Electric Scooter Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism-collection.md) - [Upcycled Metal Sheet Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-metal-sheet.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md)