# City-Inspired Furniture &Cairo Furniture Offers Contemporary Pieces with Vintage Flair By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairo-furniture References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2011/06/the-projects-for-cairo/) & [andcairo](http://www.andcairo.com/) &Cairo Furniture creates deceptively simple pieces of furniture that are inspired by the city in which they were conceived. Though they seem simple at first because of the solid colors and direct lines used throughout the collections, the pieces also have an abundance of [intricate details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trama-collection) that makes them extremely unique and noteworthy. Carrying on their father's furniture manufacturing legacy, &Cairo Furniture founders Cherif and Rami Makram created a new brand in order to appeal to contemporary styles and younger generations. Fresh and crisp, &Cairo Furniture takes inspiration from [vintage and retro pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eshrin) that are significant to Cairo’s culture and character. With a focus on [wood materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodcarving-heritage), the brothers hope to bring 'Makramish Style' to their city, one particularly stylish furniture piece at a time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Furniture Design:** The trend of creating contemporary furniture pieces with vintage flair offers an opportunity for innovative designs that blend old and new aesthetics. - **City-inspired Home Decor:** Designing furniture that is inspired by the cultural and character of a specific city opens up possibilities for unique and personalized home decor. - **Intricate Detailing in Furniture:** The trend towards incorporating intricate details in furniture design creates an opportunity to showcase craftsmanship and create one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of city-inspired furniture by creating innovative designs that cater to contemporary styles with a touch of nostalgia. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of contemporary furniture with vintage flair to create spaces that are both modern and nostalgic. - **Craftsmanship and Artisanal Goods:** The trend of incorporating intricate detailing in furniture presents an opportunity for artisans and craftsmen to showcase their skills and create unique, high-quality products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Chrome Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-collection.md) - [Charming Time Period-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-i.md) - [Ultra-Chic Marble Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abc-stone.md) - [Hand-Crafted Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaia-1.md) - [Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ganz.md) - [Contemporary African Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily.md) - [Sophisticated Art Deco-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-furniture-collection.md) - [Form-Centric Artful Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicil-and-artish.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md)