# Furniture-Inspired Televisions The 'Beovision 14' is Reminiscent of Early TV Sets By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beovision-14 References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/8/10/12422598/bang-olufsen-beovision-14-4k-android-tv) & [bang-olufsen](http://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/collection/televisions/beovision-14) The 'Beovision 14' television knows its roots. Available in Europe from legendary designer [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beovision-harmony1), the system offers all the perks of a modern TV but with the aesthetic sensibility of the television sets from the early days of TV in the 60s and 70s. The Beovision 14's retro look comes from its nearly square layout and its speaker cover. While most TVs on the market opt for a completely minimalist look, with the screen being the entire TV, the Beovision 14 covers its mounted speakers in an "oak wood" finish. This style choice is reminiscent of the days when a TV was as much a [piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers) as it was an entertainment device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Electronics:** Opportunity for creating modern devices with a nostalgic design aesthetic. - **Blending Technology and Furniture:** Opportunity for integrating technology seamlessly into furniture pieces. - **Reviving Classic Design:** Opportunity for reimagining traditional design elements in contemporary products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for electronics companies to explore retro-inspired designs in their product lines. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate technology into their designs. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design firms to create unconventional spaces that seamlessly integrate technology and furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistically Enhanced TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-tv.md) - [Opulent Oversized OLED TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beovision-harmony1.md) - [Canvas-Like TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-objet-tv.md) - [Concrete-Like Textile Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-technology.md) - [Photo Frame-Like Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxtframe.md) - [Artistic Wall-Mounted Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beogram-remaster.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7223.md) - [Connected Retro Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruark-r140-sound-system.md) - [Mid-Century Record Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva.md)