# Industrial Art Furniture Weighty Designs Reclaimed Steel by Stig (UPDATE) By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stig-industrial-art-furniture-bob-campbell References: [greenmuze](http://www.greenmuze.com/art/artists/1290-industrial-eco-furniture.html) & [stig-art](http://www.stig-art.co.uk/) Sculptor Bob Campbell, proprietor of Industrial Art Furniture, creates some ultra-cool and ultra-heavy tables and chairs. The designer uses [reclaimed metal parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facet-collection) from the area of England in which he lives, which was once a huge steel production and manufacturing centre. Campbell, who also goes by the name Stig, welds massive steel hooks, chains, tools, wheels and other components together to produce this [original furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-art1) stands as a chronicle of a more prosperous time in South Yorkshire. **Implications** - Campbell prioritizes the marriage between style and function, claiming that his sculptures extend beyond their practical use. Hoping to send a message and make history with sculptures that stress [recycling materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair), the sculptures are both aesthetically appealing and environmentally friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Industrial Art Furniture:** Opportunity for artists and designers to repurpose reclaimed metal parts from industrial areas to create unique furniture pieces. - **Reclaimed Steel Design:** Growing trend of using reclaimed steel in furniture design, promoting sustainability and showcasing history. - **Environmentally Friendly Sculptures:** Increasing demand for sculptures that are aesthetically appealing and made from recycled materials, aligning with eco-conscious consumer preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore incorporating reclaimed steel into their production processes to tap into the growing market of eco-friendly furniture. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers have an opportunity to create visually striking sculptures using reclaimed metal parts, combining art with sustainability. - **Steel Production and Manufacturing:** Steel production and manufacturing industries can collaborate with artists like Campbell to repurpose scrap metal and promote the circular economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skeletal Industrial Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landr-dining-and-conference-table.md) - [Sustainable Metallic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuttgart-chair-20.md) - [Industrial All-Metal Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockwerk-coffee-table.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Reworked Steel Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection.md) - [Sheet Metal Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen.md) - [NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md)