# Minimalist Upcycled Coffee Furniture Xavier Loránd Uses Coffee Waste for an Expressive Collection By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-coffee References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/22/nero-xavier-lorand-coffee-waste-concrete-inedito-design-week-mexico/) & [xavierlorand](https://www.xavierlorand.com/) Xavier Loránd's upcycled coffee-made furniture boasts a rich texture and a sculptural exterior. The designer builds on the concept of zero-waste by collecting coffee grounds from cafes near his studio. The Mexico City-based creative, thus, comes up with the Nero side table and stool. A mixture that is composed of coffee waste and binding materials — plant-based bio-resin in this case, is cast in a mold. The [upcycled coffee furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) is a testimony to Xavier Loránd's "love [...] for coffee and everything it represents." The piece also contributes to the movement toward [sustainable production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series). As a bonus, the Nero side table and stool are not only eco-conscious and expressive. Their silhouettes also have a very design-driven appearance that fosters a unique opportunity for visual impact. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling:** The trend to upcycle waste materials into functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture. - **Sustainable Production:** The trend to create furniture that is environmentally friendly and made of materials that have a minimal impact on the environment. - **Bioresin:** The trend to utilize materials derived from plants instead of traditional petrochemical materials to create furniture that is more environmentally responsible. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** By leveraging the upcycling trend, furniture companies can create lines of products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and cafes can reduce their carbon footprint by providing waste materials, such as coffee grounds, to designers looking to create eco-friendly furniture. - **Design:** Designers have the opportunity to create innovative and visually striking pieces of furniture by utilizing waste materials in creative ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-side-table.md) - [Topographical Recycled Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-coffee-tables.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Styrofoam Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy.md) - [Leftover Wood-Constructed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-lervik-1.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpop.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)