# Automotive-Inspired Sofas The Fiat 500 Design Collection Pays Homage to the 1957 Fiat 500 By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-500-design-collection References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/salone-del-mobile-fiat-500-design-collection-for-the-auto-enthusiasts/) & [fiat500design](http://fiat500design.com/) Fiat is paying tribute to its iconic 500 with a new collection of furniture dubbed the Fiat 500 Design Collection. The Fiat 500 Design Collection is made up of a table, sofa and a double-sided sofa all modeled after the 1957 Fiat 500. The all-white console table was built into the hood of the 500 and features a crystal tabletop. The single-sided sofa is also built into the hood of the 500 and is supported by the car's front two wheels. The most interesting piece to me is the double-sided sofa, which is essentially two of the single-sided sofas placed backed to back. The Fiat 500 Design collection was created by Fiat and designers [Meritalia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meritalia-morphologica-collection) alongside Lapo Elkann, brother to Fiat's chairman John Elkann. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automotive-inspired Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the use of automotive design cues in furniture to create unique and stylish pieces that appeal to car enthusiasts and design-conscious consumers. - **Retro-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the nostalgia trend by creating furniture collections that pay homage to iconic retro designs, attracting consumers who appreciate vintage aesthetics. - **Collaborative Design Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between automotive manufacturers and furniture designers to create innovative and captivating products that merge the worlds of transportation and interior design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the crossover between automotive and interior design by exploring the production of furniture collections using car design elements, appealing to automotive enthusiasts. - **Furniture Manufacturing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate automotive-inspired designs into furniture manufacturing processes to cater to the growing demand for unique and unconventional pieces that stand out in the market. - **Interior Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Stay ahead of trends by incorporating retro-inspired furniture collections into interior design projects, satisfying clients who seek nostalgic elements in their spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automobile-Focused Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-modern-driver.md) - [Automotive Brand Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-home.md) - [Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-collection-1.md) - [Fashion Designer City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-500e-x-giorgio-armani.md) - [Sea Life-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giorgetti-maserati-edition.md) - [Italian Auto Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giorgetti-maserati-edition-collection.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-lamborghini-furniture-pieces.md) - [Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto.md)