# Recycled Silk Ball Seating Meb Rure's Silk Chairs Are Color-Enriched and Incredibly Comfortable By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-10-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-ball-seating References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/cheery-recycled-silk-chairs-meb-rure/) & [meb-rure](http://www.meb-rure.com/recycled-silk-chair-ottoman-stool.html) Istanbul-based designer Meb Rure creates a collection of silk ball seating that reinvents a discarded and otherwise wasted material. Her [recycled furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) are crafted using re-purpose Napal silks. The designer uses organic materials to create a line of chic and practical furnishings that are set to appeal to the color-obsessed design lover. Meb Rure's silk ball seating collection features an backrest-supported chair, an [ottoman and a stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series). In addition to its cushioned and comfortable designs, this chair range is incredibly beautiful thanks to its colorful materiality and bulbous shapes. Its pieces add a touch of color and personality to all-white space and are fun additions to a vibrant kids room or interactive play area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Silk Furniture:** Designers can explore using discarded materials like silk to create unique and eco-friendly furniture pieces. - **Color-enriched Seating:** Incorporating vibrant colors into furniture designs can add a touch of personality and visual interest to any space. - **Organic Materials in Furnishings:** Utilizing organic materials in furniture design can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers seeking chic and practical options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Furniture:** The sustainable furniture industry can explore innovative ways to repurpose discarded materials like silk to create unique seating options. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can consider incorporating color-enriched seating to add visual interest and personality to their clients' spaces. - **Children's Furniture:** The children's furniture industry can embrace the use of vibrant colors and playful designs to create fun and interactive seating options for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Ribboned Recycled Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffini.md) - [Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-furniture.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rio-pouffe.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Bold Community-Reflected Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flap-chair.md) - [Textured Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-chair-family.md) - [Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoon-chair-1.md) - [Chic Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vale-furniture-collection.md)