# American-Made Furniture Designer Katy Skelton Focuses on Timelessness and Nostalgia By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americanmade-furniture References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/inaugural-american-made-home-collection-katy-skelton/) & [katyskelton](http://katyskelton.com/) The American-made furniture of Katy Skelton, a designer based in Brooklyn, New York, harks back to a time in which things were simpler and arguably more romantic. Although full of nostalgic touches, the American-made furniture is nevertheless quite modern as well. Minimal and functional with timeless elements strewn throughout, the collection will turn any home into a sophisticated space instantly. Comprised of side tables, trays, stools and more, the American-made furniture collection is full of warmth as much as it is of sophistication. People who appreciate re-appropriating vintage pieces for contemporary homes will especially love these designs. Although the American-made furniture is all made today, it introduces a wistful feeling that will have people sighing every time they enter a room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Timeless Design:** An opportunity for creating furniture with a classic aesthetic that transcends trends and appeals to those seeking long-lasting style. - **Nostalgic Influences:** A chance to incorporate elements of the past into modern designs, offering a sense of nostalgia and emotional connection for consumers. - **Vintage Revival:** The potential to redefine and reimagine vintage furniture pieces for contemporary homes, blending the charm of the past with the functionality of the present. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Opportunities for designers to create sophisticated and warm furniture collections that evoke a sense of timelessness and nostalgia. - **Interior Design:** A chance for interior designers to curate spaces that combine modern and vintage elements, delivering an atmosphere of nostalgia and sophistication. - **Home Decor Retail:** The potential to cater to customers who appreciate American-made furniture with a hint of nostalgia, offering them a curated selection of timeless designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md) - [Americana Furniture Debut Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archivism.md) - [Californian-Themed Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croft-house-1.md) - [Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesthetics-and-functionality.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Sleek Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-collection-1.md) - [Timeless Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture-design.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-ditch.md) - [State-Honoring Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statehonoring-furniture-collections.md) - [Emerging Designer Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-series.md)