# Upcycled Furnishings Studio JSPR 'Plastic Fantastic' Re-Skinned Collection (Update) By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycling-furnishings-studio-jspr-plastic-fantastic-indoor-outdoor References: [studiojspr.nl](http://www.studiojspr.nl/plastic-fantastic/) & [gnr8.biz](http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=346) The ‘Plastic Fantastic’ Series is an [indoor/outdoor furniture collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-collection) by [Dutch Studio JSPR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-gym-wipes). The [restored furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j395-chair-series) has been given a special Soft Skin rubber coating and is available in a wide range of colors. While the collection contains different types of chairs, a ‘dressoir’ and lighting fixtures, each piece in the collection is unique. Styles may vary and custom coating customer-sourced furniture is possible. The sofa is about $7K. The dressoir $1,400. Trend Hunter [spotted the gold sofa](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-fantastic-gold-sofa-by-studio-jspr) in 2007. The line has since been expanded and made more widely available. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Furnishings:** Opportunity for the furniture industry to transform discarded materials into unique and sustainable pieces. - **Rubber Coated Furniture:** Potential for the development of innovative rubber coating techniques to enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of indoor/outdoor furniture. - **Customizable Restoration:** Growing demand for personalized restoration services that allow customers to transform their existing furniture into one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Disruptive opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate upcycling and rubber coating practices into their production processes. - **Design:** Innovative design firms can explore the use of rubber coating and customization services to create unique and eco-friendly furniture collections. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor retailers to offer specialized restoration and customization services for customers looking to revamp their furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Organic Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic-collection.md) - [Bold Upholstered Retro Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-sofa.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Textured Recycled Plastic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiber-chair-family.md) - [Stylish Furniture Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valiant.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md)