# Discarded Fabric Furniture Studio Jo Meesters Turns Scrap Fabric to Woven Designs By Rachel | Published 2009-08-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-jo-meesters-designs References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/24471/) & [designyearbook.blogspot](http://designyearbook.blogspot.com/2009/08/odds-ends-bits-pieces-by-studio-jo.html) Using discarded wood and old blankets, [Studio Jo Meesters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourtenths)', “Odds & Ends, Bits & Pieces” is made out of 34 old blankets and old wood, creating eco-friendly woven furniture. The “Odds & Ends, Bits & Pieces” uses the old blankets to create chairs, benches, and shelves. The woven designs are fun and earth-friendly, which is always a good combo. Take a look at the designs by Studio Jo Meesters above. **Implications** - In an increasingly eco-conscious society, artworks, practical household items and even household appliances are being made with recyclable materials in an effort to reduce global carbon foot prints. These pieces are not just environmentally friendly, but stylish and functional -- three forces that work together to drive consumerism to heightened levels and attract consumers to socially conscious companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Material Furniture:** Opportunity for creating furniture and household items using discarded materials, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. - **Eco-friendly Woven Designs:** Emerging trend of using old blankets and wood to create stylish and environmentally-friendly woven furniture. - **Socially Conscious Consumerism:** Growing demand for products that are both stylish and sustainable, offering an opportunity for brands to attract eco-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can explore using recycled materials and weaving techniques to create eco-friendly and trendy furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to incorporate woven designs made from discarded materials, appealing to consumers interested in sustainable and stylish products. - **Art and Craft:** Artists and craftsmen can experiment with repurposing materials like old blankets and wood to create unique and socially-conscious artwork and household items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Felt Stack Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacklab.md) - [Upcycled Denim Waste Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluff-stack-furniture.md) - [Leather Waste Beanbag Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourtenths.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loom-furniture-collection.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-lervik-1.md)