# Modernized Vintage Furnishings The Antwerp Chair from Anthropologie Remixes a Retro Aesthetic By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antwerp-chair References: [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-new2/29124955.jsp?color=029) & [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com) The Antwerp Chair from home retailer [Anthropologie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rios) is a contemporary take on tradition. Framed in a yellow hardwood material, this striking seating accessory is adorned with cushioned linen upholstery. Donning a series of vintage portraits, the Antwerp Chair from Anthropologie is coated in a gloss olive finish and features a durable webbed seat construction that provides comfort for its user. Inspired by [classic baroque era furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair), this [decorative chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-holland-studio-1) is handmade in the USA and makes for a stunning statement piece when displayed within one's home. The intricately constructed seater marries modern design details with traditional craftsmanship and framing that revives a past era aesthetic. The furniture piece embraces art's historical past and modernizes it with a dose of cool that is both urban and youthful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary-vintage Aesthetic:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create products that combine historical and modern elements. - **Handmadecraftsmanship:** Opportunity for artisans and small businesses to showcase and sell handmade products with traditional techniques. - **Statementpieces:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique and eye-catching products that stand out in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create modernized vintage furniture pieces that combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design elements. - **Home Decor Retail:** Opportunity to market and sell decorative pieces that are unique and eye-catching, providing customers with a sense of personalized style and aesthetic. - **Artisanal Business:** Opportunity for artisans and small businesses that specialize in handmade products to showcase their craftsmanship and techniques, catering to consumers who value traditional and unique pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Bistro-Style Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-chair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Luxe Textured Upholstered Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenmare.md) - [Geometrically Chromatic Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archibald-armchair.md) - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Denim-Upholstered Modern Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archibald-denim.md) - [Velvet Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-dining-chair.md) - [Timeless Bistro Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-chair.md)