# Dual Purpose Retro Furnishings The Les Bruni Chair from Pulpo Products Doubles as a Storage Unit By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-bruni References: [pulpoproducts](http://www.pulpoproducts.com/moebel/les-brunis/) & [pulpoproducts](http://www.pulpoproducts.com) The Les Bruni chair with storage is a dual-purpose furniture piece from home design retailer Pulpo Products. The chair is designed by Julian Appelius and is available in two finishes, a cream white and light gray. The [retro-inspired seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-urquiola-x-andreu-world-bolete) is connected to a mini table element that provides storage for the chair's user. While the seat's shell is made using plastic injection molding, its legs are constructed out of a sturdy plywood materials. The Les Bruni chair's [connected storage element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-mobile-unit) is constructed out of a steel plate and also sits atop the seat's plywood frame structure. This lightweight and modern furniture piece combines practicality and aesthetics. Channeling [60s inspired design details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gubi-1), the home accessory saves space and provides a built in storage element for the seat's users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Dual-purpose Furniture:** The trend of dual-purpose furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities that combine functionality and aesthetics, allowing for space-saving solutions. - **Retro-inspired Design:** The trend of retro-inspired design offers disruptive innovation opportunities to create furniture pieces that evoke nostalgia while incorporating modern materials and features. - **Integrated Storage Solutions:** The trend of integrated storage solutions provides disruptive innovation opportunities to seamlessly incorporate storage elements into furniture designs, optimizing space utilization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Design and Retail:** The home design and retail industry can capitalize on the trend of dual-purpose furniture by offering innovative and space-saving solutions that cater to modern consumers. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of retro-inspired design to create unique and marketable products that appeal to consumers seeking a blend of vintage and contemporary aesthetics. - **Interior Design Services:** The interior design services industry can benefit from the trend of integrated storage solutions by providing expertise in optimizing space and incorporating storage elements into residential and commercial designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurve-furniture.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-chair-design.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pocket-chair.md) - [Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berliner-pouf.md) - [Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-armchair.md)