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Retro Futuristic Furniture

Sancal Depicts the Past and the Future in Its Latest Furniture Designs

— May 15, 2016 — Art & Design
Spanish design brand Sancal has created a line of "retro-futuristic" furniture that aims to embody both the past and the future.

The exhibit, entitled the 'Futura' collection, has a muted aesthetic -- primarily using white, cream, brown, mustard yellow and silver colors. Each piece is unique and an excellent personification of the kinds of designs that were shown in the 1960s when imagining what the future would look like. The entire exhibit as a whole looks somewhat eerie as it appears as more of an abandoned spaceship than a furniture collection meant for 2016.

The exhibition features couches and chairs with rounded features and there are large circular cutouts in the walls. With small ornate sculptures and even a disco ball, the retro-futuristic furniture would be excellent for those interested in luxurious, science fiction-inspired designs.
Trend Themes
1. Retrofuturistic Aesthetics - There may be an opportunity for disruption in the interior design industry with a focus on merging futuristic and vintage designs.
2. Minimalist Luxury Furniture - Designing furniture that is both luxurious and minimalist can attract customers looking for a modern and sophisticated aesthetic.
3. Inclusive Design - Designing furniture that is inclusive for all types of users, regardless of their physical abilities, can be a point of innovation in the furniture industry.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - By incorporating retrotfuturistic designs into their creative process, companies in the interior design space can offer clients unique and creative design options.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers could create innovative products by using a minimalistic and futuristic design approach in their production.
3. Luxury Goods - Creating luxurious furniture with an edgy and fun futuristic aesthetic can offer a point of differentiation and innovation in the market of luxury goods.
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