Antique furnishings are popular items in the modern home, but some people feel as though they should be updated in order to express the whimsicality of contemporary design. These 19th Century Wheelback Chairs are modeled on a nostalgic old style, but their finishing treatments are especially fresh.
The Out of the Dark furniture company presents these round-backed seats with spindles, splats and slats that have been beautifully machine-sculpted. While such elements are most often left as unpainted wood, here they are coated in vibrant colors like cyan, red, pink, yellow and blue. To give the 19th Century Wheelback Chairs even more of a visual punch, the dining chairs each feature the pair of rear legs in a glossy black finish.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Vintage Furniture Restoration
- Opportunities for businesses to restore historic furniture pieces with modern finishing treatments for contemporary appeal.
- Machine-sculpted Furnishings
- Innovative use of technology for precise carving of antique-style furniture pieces that can be customized with bright, modern color finishes.
- Glossy Accents on Traditional Pieces
- Reviving the look of classic furniture pieces with a modern touch by incorporating bright colors and shiny finishes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Restoration
- Businesses specializing in restoring antique pieces by implementing modern techniques and finishes.
- Custom Furniture Design
- Opportunities for designers to create antique-inspired furniture with the use of contemporary technology and customization options.
- Interior Design
- Innovative ways for interior designers to mix traditional and modern styles, incorporating brightly colored furniture pieces to add a pop of color and personality.
