# Italian Scooter Seating The Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 Custom Chair is Comfortable and Contemporary By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chair References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/vespa-bv-12-chair-2866/) & [belybel](http://belybel.com/bel-bel-scooter-chair/) The legendary [Italian scooter brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-x-ciss-leopard-edition) has been a symbol of exploration and adventure for decades, which the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 custom chair looks to commemorate. Crafted from an actual Vespa scooter from the 80s, the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 chair is a handmade piece of furniture by the brand and totally custom. The [limited-edition nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dezza-armchair) of the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 chairs has each one numbered and packed with a certificate to ensure authenticity. While it might look good from afar, the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 custom chair is even better up close. The [imitation leather seating portion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-chair) also has a reclining functionality and a hydraulic piston system to regulate the height, which means it could be used as an office chair, if desired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Furniture:** There is a growing trend of creating furniture pieces that pay homage to iconic designs from the past, such as the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 custom chair. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to limited-edition items that are numbered and come with certificates of authenticity, as seen with the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 chairs. - **Functional Office Furniture:** The integration of functionality, such as reclining and height adjustment, in furniture pieces like the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 custom chair makes them suitable for office use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore opportunities to create unique and customized pieces that pay tribute to iconic brands and designs of the past, similar to the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 chair. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can tap into the demand for limited-edition items, like the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 chairs, by partnering with brands to create unique and highly sought-after products. - **Office Furniture:** Office furniture manufacturers can innovate by incorporating functional features, such as reclining and height adjustment, into their designs to enhance comfort and productivity, inspired by the Bel & Bel Vespa BV-12 custom chair. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Building Block Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-125.md) - [Italian Luxury-Leather Motorbike Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xdiavel-nera.md) - [Luxury Automotive Brand Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-v244-lounge-chair.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-lamborghini-furniture-pieces.md) - [Espresso Maker-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moka-chair.md) - [Padded Upright Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-chair.md) - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md) - [Celestial Silkscreened Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-fair-xc-armchair.md)