Italian Antique Art Design brand HillsideOut created a limited edition furniture collection, entitled Slide-Furniture, that unites Italian craftsmanship, industrial design and modern storytelling.
The Slide-Furniture pieces are developed around a neglected, almost extinct object of the 80's, photographic slides. The Slide-Wall-Lights, Slide-Shelves, Slide-Tables, Slide-Bookshelves and Slide-Wardrobes developed by HillsideOut and exhibited during the 2012 Milan Design Week, create a unique retro feel by using antiquated design elements for its pieces: handcrafted chestnut wood to create the basic furniture, stainless steel, led glass and plexiglass to create the retro-illuminated place for the photographic slides.
However the last touch, the story told by the furniture, needs to be added by the future owner of the Slide-Furniture piece.
The HillsideOut Slide-Furniture series and prototypes were developed specifically for the Salone Satellite 2012 exhibition.
Implications - The Slide-Furniture pieces show how creative, modern and relevant contemporary storytelling can be even when all the design ingredients of a project are 100% retro. Nostalgia and pride of the past defines today’s adult consumers’ self-perception and self-expression.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Retro Design Revival
- Creating new products using outdated design styles and antiquated objects can provide a unique and nostalgic feel for consumers.
- Customizable Furniture Storytelling
- Allowing consumers to add their own personal touch or story to furniture pieces can contribute to a sense of ownership and self-expression.
- Sustainable Luxury Design
- Using high-quality, handcrafted materials and repurposing old objects can create limited edition, eco-friendly furniture collections for the luxury market.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Design
- Implementing retro design elements and encouraging consumer personalization can create innovative and unique furniture collections.
- Antique Restoration
- Reviving outdated objects and integrating them into modern designs can create new opportunities for the antique restoration industry.
- Luxury Home Decor
- Creating limited edition, sustainable furniture collections for the luxury market can attract environmentally conscious and design-savvy consumers.
