# Revived Retro Scooter Chairs The Lambretta Chair Revives the Scooters Golden Heyday By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-01-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambretta References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/01/06/retro-inspiration-hand-crafted-chairs-reviving-lambretta-scooter-elements/) & [iconicdesign.co.za](http://iconicdesign.co.za) It's not everyday that you find a chair designed with such genius; however, the new hand-crafted [Lambretta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-futro) Scooter chair is definitely worthy of that word. This [retro-inspired chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tugendhat-chair) is desirable by both genders: the men will want it because it's simply a Lambretta and the women will want it because it's kitsch, vintage and an edgy decor piece. A popular Italian line of European-style motor scooters, Lambretta-inspired designer Jim Plester and manufacturers [Iconic Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-publisher) combined to create a collection of chairs made from old Lambretta scooter spare parts and upholstered leather. Using traditional Lambretta colors (white, red and black), the chairs are built and designed using 20 different models of Lambrettas produced from 1957 to 1971. And for the real Lambretta enthusiasts, you're in for a treat: each chair is embroidered with a genuine Lambretta logo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Furniture:** Explore opportunities to create unique furniture pieces that embrace retro design elements and appeal to nostalgia. - **Upcycled Product Design:** Consider repurposing old or unused materials to create innovative and environmentally friendly products. - **Vintage Aesthetic Decor:** Capitalizing on the popularity of vintage decor, develop products that evoke nostalgia and offer a sense of authenticity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Integrate retro-inspired designs into furniture manufacturing processes to create distinct and nostalgic pieces. - **Product Design:** Explore upcycled materials and incorporate them into product designs to offer unique and sustainable options. - **Home Decor:** Tap into the demand for vintage aesthetic decor by providing products that capture the essence of a bygone era. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Picnic-Ready Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-futro.md) - [Legacy Brand Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambretta-elettra-scooter.md) - [Building Block Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-125.md) - [Opulent Maximalist Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400.md) - [Retro-Tinged Elegant Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karakter.md) - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md) - [Luxe Car-Collaborative Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pinnacle.md)