# Sustainable Wood Furniture The Woodloops FSC-Certified Bookshelf By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-wood-furniture References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/11/06/maze-bookcase-by-woodloops/) & [woodloops.de](http://www.woodloops.de/) Woodloops is a German design company that specializes in [sustainable wood furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeitraum), like the bookcase and [stools/tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool) shown above. Woodloops is a member of the German Forest Stewardship Council, and founders René Mueller and Nina Griesshammer design their furniture so as to showcase the natural beauty of the raw wood pieces they select. The Woodloops wood furniture in this gallery appeared as a part of TENT London during the 2008 London Design Festival. **Implications** - Consumer purchases are now being influenced by whether or not the product has a positive or negative effect on the planet. Corporations looking to cater to environmentally conscious individuals may consider upcycled textiles in the manufacturing of their wares. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Wood Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly furniture by offering sustainable wood furniture options. - **German Forest Stewardship Council:** Opportunity for businesses to align with sustainability efforts by becoming a member of forest stewardship councils and promoting responsible wood sourcing. - **Showcasing Natural Beauty:** Opportunity for businesses to highlight the raw and natural beauty of wood in their furniture designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate sustainable wood materials and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design professionals to incorporate sustainable wood furniture into their projects and promote eco-friendly design. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to offer a range of sustainable wood decor items, including furniture, to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly home products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Fluid Wooden Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-furnitures.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md) - [Sustainable Sawmill Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-betula-project.md) - [Contemporary Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopo-system.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Eco-Friendly Scandinavian Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verk-furniture.md) - [Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosana-sousa.md)