# Upcycled Washing Machine Chairs This DIY Project Transforms a Washing Machine into Sleek Seating By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-washing-machine References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/07/22/i-used-to-be-a-washing-machine/) & [antonina.co.il](http://www.antonina.co.il/) A series of [upcycled washing machine chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs) entitled 'I used to be a washing machine' transform old technology into sleek furniture. Created by industrial designer Tony Grigorian, the DIY chairs repurpose [parts of a washing machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1) to let you sit in style. Grigorian created a set of chairs for himself and then developed detailed instructions to help those with [old washing machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-front-load-washer) make their own furniture. Grigorian's washing machine chairs incorporate various parts of a single washing machine to form three chairs. Each piece of futuristic seating has a unique design that accentuates its origins. The designer created the chairs to show off the metallic structure and shine a spotlight on it. Since washing machines are not very comfortable to sit on, Grigorian added foam. Slabs of aqua-colored material make up the seating parts of the chairs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling:** The trend of upcycling old technology into new functional furniture pieces creates opportunities for designers to repurpose more appliances. - **DIY Furniture:** The DIY trend for transforming existing objects into trendy furniture shows potential for entrepreneurs to create low-cost home decor businesses. - **Sustainable Design:** The demand for sustainable furniture designs presents opportunities for industrial designers to use eco-friendly options in innovative ways. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can incorporate upcycling technology to create unique designs and to meet sustainability demands. - **Appliances:** The appliance industry could incorporate sustainable design elements to provide more eco-friendly alternatives along with providing instructions for upcycling obsolete technology. - **E-commerce:** The growth of the DIY furniture trend creates opportunities for e-commerce businesses to sell products and DIY instructions for upcycling old appliances into trendy furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Creative Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair.md) - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypical-chair.md) - [Chic Recycled Waste Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xox-chair.md) - [Tiny Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-washing-machine.md) - [3D-Printed Recycled Misprint Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-raw-studio.md) - [Comfy Printed Component Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-chair-design.md)