# Retro Modern Armchairs Minimalist Design Perfected in Gio Ponti's L'abbate Mc 105 Seating By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labbate-mc-105-gio-ponti References: [twentytwentyone](http://www.twentytwentyone.com/displayProduct.asp?ProductID=1955&x=10#) & [velvetcushion](http://www.velvetcushion.com/furniture/labbate-mc-105-armchair) The L'abbbate armchair is a modern Italian design with a distinctively [retro feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair). The solid colors and [cozy curves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo-lounge-chair) provide comfortable seating using a [minimalist's approach to structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-and-herman-miller). A hit at this year's Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, the Gio Ponti l'abbate armchair is a solid, spacious, and timeless style. It has an internal frame of curved plywood padded with a firm polyurethane cushion. Fabric or leather upholstery is available from the collection at [twentytwentyone](http://www.twentytwentyone.com/displayProduct.asp?ProductID=1955&x=10). **Implications** - Perfect for either a minimalist office space or a home, the L'abbate Mc 105 armchair is a solid, stylish and comfortable furniture piece sure to spice up any space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Modern Armchairs:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create modern armchairs with a nostalgic, retro-inspired aesthetic. - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for designers to explore minimalist approaches to structure and create furniture with clean lines and simple forms. - **Timeless Styles:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to produce designs that are classic and enduring, appealing to a wide range of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to incorporate retro-modern aesthetics into their designs, creating unique and innovative armchairs. - **Office Furniture:** Opportunity for office furniture manufacturers to incorporate minimalist design principles into their products, offering clean and functional furniture solutions for modern workspaces. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor retailers to offer timeless and stylish armchairs that add a touch of nostalgia to any living space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-chair.md) - [Decorative Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-armchair.md) - [Quirky Postmodern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ebba-armchair.md) - [Sustainable Curved Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomo-armchair.md) - [Minimalist Comfort-Focused Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondo-chair.md) - [Structurally Complex Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arch-chair.md) - [Wooden Framed Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paf-paf-chair.md) - [Contemporary Boxy Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-boxy-chair.md)