Designer Alexander Lotersztain has debuted 'Les Basic,' a collection of Millennial-inspired furniture. The collection consists of seating, tables, outdoor furniture, lighting and accessories and was designed with the intention to "slow Millennials down."
A modular sofa, and a bed side table that doubles as a drink trolley are some of the pieces Lotersztain created in response to data that stated the demographic born between 1980 and 2000 are living "substantially different to generations before." Other modular furniture items are included to ensure long term use, while another sofa system, dubbed 'Homework' features built-in power outlets and a wooden surface that doubles as a desk or table.
To suit their individualized, socially connected, fast-paced lifestyle, 'Les Basic' explores pieces that express an "anti-loud" ideology -- simple pieces that can evolve and grow with an individual's personal design aesthetics.
Millennial-Inspired Furniture
'Les Basic' Was Designed to Suit Millennials' Lifestyles
Trend Themes
1. Modular Furniture - Opportunity for creating furniture that is flexible, adaptable, and can be rearranged to suit the changing needs and preferences of millennials.
2. Multifunctional Design - Potential to design furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes and cater to the fast-paced lifestyle of millennials, such as a bed side table that doubles as a drink trolley.
3. Sustainable and Timeless Design - Growing demand for furniture that is durable, eco-friendly, and can withstand changing design trends, addressing the need for long-term use among millennials.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to invest in modular furniture design and incorporate multifunctional elements to cater to the needs of millennials.
2. Interior Design - Scope for interior designers to explore sustainable and timeless design concepts and create spaces that align with the personal design aesthetics of millennials.
3. Technology Integration - Integration of technology into furniture design, such as built-in power outlets or wireless charging capabilities, to cater to the digitally connected lifestyle of millennials.