# Retro Waiting Room Seating Pierre Paulin's Concorde Chair Was Originally Made for Airport Lounges By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concorde-chair References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/05/concorde-chair-by-pierre-paulin-for-artifort/) & [northernicon](https://www.northernicon.com/p-2558-concorde.aspx) Although many seating designs feature separate pieces for the backrest and the actual seat, the Concorde Chair brings attention to these two components in a way that is both subtle and exciting. The two slightly curvaceous pieces meet together only to dip down to the floor as though they were being sucked into quicksand. Originally designed by the [late Pierre Paulin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paulin-paulin-paulin) in 1960, furniture manufacturer Artifort has decided to raise the Concorde Chair from the dead in a more modern and minimalist fashion. Although the Concorde Chair once served as seating in the waiting room of the French Concorde airport, hence its name, it would make a great addition to any home or office. It is the perfect blend between [retro and contemporary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Retro Seating Design:** Designing seating furniture that combines retro and contemporary elements. - **Minimalist Furniture Revival:** Reviving classic furniture designs in a modern and minimalist style. - **Distinctive Backrest and Seat Design:** Creating seating designs that highlight the individual components of backrest and seat. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to revive and update classic designs for contemporary consumers. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating retro seating designs into interior design projects, blending vintage and modern aesthetics. - **Airport and Public Spaces:** Just like the original use in airport waiting rooms, exploring opportunities to bring unique seating designs into public spaces like airports or waiting areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reissued Retro Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gubi-1.md) - [Architect-Inspired Sculptural Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-nouvel-11.md) - [Timeless Contemporary Dynamic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodo-sperlein.md) - [Modern Seating Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-chair.md) - [Mid-Century Sculpted Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-lounge-chair.md) - [Slick Futuristic Chair Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-norwegian-design.md) - [Boldly Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percy-by-naughtone.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md)