# Upcycled Paper Pulp Stools The llegado Series by taeg nishimoto Draws a Prehistoric Influence By Amy Duong | Published 2018-07-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taeg-nishimoto References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/taeg-nishimoto-llegado-pre-historic-forms-recycled-paper-pulp-stool-06-29-2018/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/taegnishimoto/Llegado) taeg nishimoto introduces the llegado series, which is a set of [stools constructed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-girard-stool) from [recycled paper pulp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). This design aims to explore the strength of paper materials in an environmentally friendly approach. The visual aesthetic was designed to represent something from a prehistoric time, with an unknown structure -- this also represents the journey of paper pulp materials. The stools are crafted in two different types of configuration contrasted between the legs and the seats. The legs involve a constructive process of a paper pulp mixture that wraps around a wooden rod 1cm thick to be dried over the course of three to four days. The seat uses a different yet similar approach but takes eight to 10 days for its drying process. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/taeg-nishimoto-llegado-pre-historic-forms-recycled-paper-pulp-stool-06-29-2018/), [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/taegnishimoto/Llegado) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paper Pulp Furniture:** Exploring the potential of recycled paper pulp materials in furniture design. - **Sustainable Design:** Using environmentally friendly materials and production methods in furniture design. - **Prehistoric Aesthetic:** Incorporating prehistoric or ancient design elements into modern furniture design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore using recycled paper pulp materials in their products to offer more sustainable options. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use upcycled paper pulp furniture as a unique and environmentally friendly addition to their designs. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Companies interested in promoting sustainability can utilize upcycling as a method to reduce waste while also producing functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Olive Pit-Constructed Kids Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nontalo.md) - [Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-translation-stool.md) - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Organic Sustainably Crafted Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luffa-stoolita.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md)