# Carpentry Off-Cut Furniture The Wood-con-fusion Series by Eli Chissick is Made out of Scraps By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodconfusion-series References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2012/11/wood-con-fusion-table.html) & [elichissick](http://elichissick.com/) More and more designers are looking to the floor of their studios when searching for new materials to work with, resulting in collections like the Wood-con-fusion Series. Although 'new' is a relative term in these instances, creating furniture pieces out of [carpentry scraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) does breath new life into them. The Wood-con-fusion Series is particularly lively. Designed by Eli Chissick of Chissick Design, the Wood-con-fusion Series is comprised of a [variety of tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1). Despite the commonality of the materials used, each table is as different from each other as strangers on the street. While Serial No.W47 looks like it belongs in a family farm house, Serial No.W76 has a slightly futuristic appeal that would suit modern homes perfectly. Using [fiberboard, veneer and Formica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio), the Wood-con-fusion Series boasts pieces of the highest quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 93% | 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 - **Upcycled Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to create furniture pieces using discarded materials, giving them new life and reducing waste. - **Unique Table Designs:** Designers can showcase their creativity by crafting tables that are distinct from one another, offering a variety of styles for different preferences. - **Sustainable Materials:** Demand for furniture made from eco-friendly materials like fiberboard, veneer, and Formica, promoting sustainability in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Designers can explore innovative ways to repurpose discarded materials and create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers have the chance to incorporate unique table designs into their projects, adding a touch of individuality to spaces. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can focus on producing furniture using sustainable materials, aligning with consumer demands for eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Upcycled Veneer Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-george-collection.md) - [Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-series-ii.md) - [Repurposed Sawdust Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawdust-low-table.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)