1. Style: Retro Moods
A sense of nostalgia was palpable at the 58th edition of the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan. Rounded forms, velvet upholstery and the exuberant use of jewel tones added to the retro feel of the collections. “We’ll see a lot of curves this year and a lot of nostalgic accents,” observes Jean Wee, COO of Marquis Furniture Gallery. “There is a lot of multi-functional furniture; such as tables that can be used for all different corners of the sofa.”
Italian brands such as Lema, Meridiani, Minotti and Zanotta incorporated the Mid-Century Modern palette with streamlined pieces in rich tones of emerald, violet, royal blue, terracotta and mustard.