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Dual Purpose Retro Furnishings

The Les Bruni Chair from Pulpo Products Doubles as a Storage Unit

— May 14, 2014 — Art & Design
The Les Bruni chair with storage is a dual-purpose furniture piece from home design retailer Pulpo Products. The chair is designed by Julian Appelius and is available in two finishes, a cream white and light gray.

The retro-inspired seat is connected to a mini table element that provides storage for the chair's user. While the seat's shell is made using plastic injection molding, its legs are constructed out of a sturdy plywood materials.

The Les Bruni chair's connected storage element is constructed out of a steel plate and also sits atop the seat's plywood frame structure. This lightweight and modern furniture piece combines practicality and aesthetics. Channeling 60s inspired design details, the home accessory saves space and provides a built in storage element for the seat's users.
Trend Themes
1. Dual-purpose Furniture - The trend of dual-purpose furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities that combine functionality and aesthetics, allowing for space-saving solutions.
2. Retro-inspired Design - The trend of retro-inspired design offers disruptive innovation opportunities to create furniture pieces that evoke nostalgia while incorporating modern materials and features.
3. Integrated Storage Solutions - The trend of integrated storage solutions provides disruptive innovation opportunities to seamlessly incorporate storage elements into furniture designs, optimizing space utilization.
Industry Implications
1. Home Design and Retail - The home design and retail industry can capitalize on the trend of dual-purpose furniture by offering innovative and space-saving solutions that cater to modern consumers.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of retro-inspired design to create unique and marketable products that appeal to consumers seeking a blend of vintage and contemporary aesthetics.
3. Interior Design Services - The interior design services industry can benefit from the trend of integrated storage solutions by providing expertise in optimizing space and incorporating storage elements into residential and commercial designs.
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