# Retro Furniture Mods Revamped Thrift Store Furniture Turns Heads By Mallory Whitfield | Published 2009-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-thrift-store-furniture References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/diy/small-change-big-impact-chair-revamp-102809) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/wynzia/) This DIY thrift store furniture started as [mod style fake Saarinen tulip chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair) with ripped baby puke colored upholstery, but artist Dana, aka wynzia, chose some super stylish [red and white oilcloth fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popo-chair) online to bring them into the 21st century. This simple do it yourself trick took little time and made a cheap vintage set of chairs look positively new again! Even the frugal can transform their home decor with a little inspiration and elbow grease. Check out wynzia’s Flickr photostream for even more [chic DIY home decor ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-rdmans-series)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Thrift Store Upcycling:** Explore the trend of revamping thrift store furniture to create unique and stylish pieces, offering an opportunity for sustainable and budget-friendly home decor solutions. - **Oilcloth Fabric Resurgence:** Discover the resurgence of oilcloth fabric in DIY furniture projects, presenting an innovative and easy way to transform outdated pieces into modern and vibrant designs. - **Chic DIY Home Decor:** Embrace the trend of DIY home decor to personalize and revitalize your living space, providing an avenue for creative expression and cost-effective interior design. ### Where This Applies - **Home Furnishings:** The home furnishings industry can leverage the thrift store upcycling trend by offering curated collections of refurbished and repurposed furniture, catering to eco-conscious consumers seeking unique and sustainable decor options. - **Fabric and Textiles:** The fabric and textiles industry can tap into the oilcloth fabric resurgence by providing a diverse range of patterns and colors, enabling individuals to easily transform their furniture and revive outdated pieces with a modern twist. - **DIY and Craft Supplies:** The DIY and craft supplies industry can capitalize on the chic DIY home decor trend by curating specialized kits and tools, empowering enthusiasts to create personalized and on-trend home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Vibrant Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad.md) - [Retro-Modern Dining Room Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-urquiola-x-andreu-world-bolete.md) - [Retro Modular Vibrant Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-chair-1.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Revived Celebrated Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad-vintage-collection.md) - [70s-Themed Tiled Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amore-mio.md) - [Cozy 60s-Inspired Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-dyvlinge.md) - [Leftover Textile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-lounge-chair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md)