# Steampunk Tree Trunk Seating This DIY Tree Trunk Furniture is Easy to Make By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-trunk-furniture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/man-made/) This [chair and table combo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair) handcrafted from a tree trunk could be the ultimate DIY project. Simply crafted from standard tree trunk, the functional chair has a flat base and a curved, sanded area to sit on. To make this piece into a raised chair, all you have to do is attach [four steel chair legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pere-chair), which can be driven deep into the wood to make sure the chair is secure. The accompanying coffee table is also astoundingly simple and easy to make -- it's simply a tree trunk with a plank of flat wood attached into a slot in the side. Together, these pieces look very rustic and homemade and would look perfect in a homely wooden cabin. The emergence of hand-carved tree trunk furniture has inspired many home DIY enthusiasts to make their own furnishings. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/man-made/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Tree Trunk Furniture:** Opportunity to disrupt the home decor industry with easy-to-make DIY projects using natural materials such as tree trunks. - **Handcrafted Rustic Furniture:** Rise in popularity of handmade, natural, and eco-friendly furniture that can appeal to a niche market of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Functional Natural Designs:** Shift towards functional furniture design that emphasizes natural materials and simplistic beauty over traditional designs. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Companies can tap into the DIY trend by offering affordable and customizable furniture-making kits that empower consumers to create their own unique pieces. - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to differentiate their products by incorporating natural materials and emphasizing eco-friendliness. - **Handmade Goods:** Increase in demand for locally produced, artisanal furniture and decorative items that reflect a back-to-basics approach to home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1.md) - [Naturalistic Stainable Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisee-chair.md) - [DIY Flatpack Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-stool.md) - [Minimalist Upcycled Aluminum Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-furniture.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md) - [Sustainable Sawmill Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-betula-project.md) - [Tree Sap-Binding Timber Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvage-and-sap.md)