# Remixed Reused Iconic Furniture This Scrap Wood Furniture is Inspired by Design History By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrap-wood-furniture References: [elichissick](http://elichissick.com/?cat=17) Eli Chissick’s ‘Zemayesh’ exhibition features [scrap wood furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common) made from pieces that were discarded from carpentry shops. Chissick collects discarded pieces of MDF, Formica, solid wood and laminates and gives them a new life as gorgeous new [tables and shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables). The variety in wood lends the pieces a beautiful patchwork-like pattern and range of coloring. Each of Chissick’s furniture pieces is inspired by an iconic design movement throughout history, like the absurdist Dada period or well-known pieces like Joseph Albers’ nesting tables from the Bauhaus. These pieces source old materials and rejuvenate elements from past design periods to create beautiful new [sculptural forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). Chissick’s solo exhibition is currently being held at the Tel Aviv’s Periscope Gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Furniture:** There is an opportunity for companies to create sustainable and unique furniture pieces by repurposing discarded materials like scrap wood. - **Revived Design Movements:** Companies could tap into nostalgia and revive past design movements by incorporating them into modern furniture pieces. - **Patchwork Aesthetic:** A patchwork-like pattern in furniture pieces made from discarded materials could become a popular trend in sustainable design and allow for creative use of scraps. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers could develop a line of upcycled furniture, using discarded materials and unique designs from past movements, to appeal to consumers seeking sustainable and distinctive pieces. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries could showcase more exhibitions like Eli Chissick’s ‘Zemayesh’ to promote sustainability and introduce unique, eco-friendly pieces to art collectors. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies could incorporate upcycled furniture pieces with patchwork aesthetics and designs from past movements into their design schemes to promote sustainability and add a nostalgic touch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-lervik-1.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-haller-reframed.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection.md) - [Upcycled Veneer Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-george-collection.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Reused Skyscraper Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-form-line.md)