# Suitcase Chairs Katie Thompson Recycles Old Suitcases into Chic Chairs By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitcase-chairs References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/suitcase-chairs-by-katie-thompson/) & [recreate.za.net](http://www.recreate.za.net/products/furniture) Recreate is now featuring artist Katie Thompson's suitcase chairs. Thompson takes a variety of [old suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-recrafted) and turns them into some of the coolest vintage chairs you've ever seen. Take a look through the gallery for just a few examples of her suitcase chairs. Suitcase chairs are a great way to recycle old objects into something amazingly new. These chairs have an air of antiquity with a splash of style. **Implications** - [Repurposing old products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j395-chair-series) in order to create new products can not only be cost-effective but it can help to create one-of-a-kind designs like these suitcase chairs. Traveling has long been associated with high-class living, and thus suitcases help these chairs achieve and aura of luxury. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Furniture:** Reusing old objects to create new furniture pieces presents an opportunity for sustainable and unique designs. - **Vintage Revival:** Bringing back vintage styles through artistic transformations can cater to those seeking retro and nostalgic aesthetics. - **Upcycled Home Decor:** The popularity of repurposing items for home decor allows for creative, eco-friendly options like suitcase chairs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** The market for environmentally conscious furniture can embrace the concept of recycling and repurposing materials with innovative designs. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can tap into the trend of repurposing items to create custom and stylish furniture pieces with a vintage twist. - **Travel and Leisure:** Incorporating aspects of travel and nostalgia into home decor creates an opportunity for unique products that resonate with a sense of adventure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Suitcase Sheet Metal Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoprimitive-chair.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-chair.md)