# Re-Imagined Mid-Century Furniture The Madeline Weinrib Sebastian + Barquet Exhibition is Modern By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madeline-weinrib-sebastian-barquet References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/madeline-weinrib-meets-mid-century-masters/) & [sebastianbarquet](http://www.sebastianbarquet.com/) The Madeline Weinrib Sebastian + Barquet exhibit is filled with [mid-century furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-midcentury-modern) that has been re-imagined with the renowned painter and carpet designer's signature handwoven textiles. [Vibrant and modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1) with a subtle retro vibe, the pieces will have interior designers and decor lovers drooling in no time. Located in Southampton, the [vibrant handwoven textiles exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syncretic-voices-exhibition) revolves around the iconic designs by Gio Ponti, Vladimir Kagan, Ico and Luisa Parisi and more. These include Vladamir Kagan's signature Cloud Couch and Alexander Girard's Herman Miller Sofa. The New York-based artist's first partnership with the gallery, her "project explores the relationship between form, color and pattern and upends the formal rigor of the Modernist aesthetic," according to Sebastian + Barquet. She essentially bring a contemporary edge to classic designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Re-imagined Furniture Design:** Designers can explore using handwoven textiles to create modern pieces with a subtle retro vibe. - **Contemporary Classic Designs:** Combining classic furniture designs with contemporary textile art can create unique pieces with broad appeal. - **Mid-century Modern Revival:** The resurgence of mid-century modern aesthetics make it a prime opportunity to create updated versions of iconic designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can create updated versions of classic designs that incorporate contemporary handwoven textile art. - **Textile Art:** Textile artists can explore innovative ways to use their craft to create unique pieces of furniture art. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can introduce a line of mid-century modern inspired furniture with contemporary textile art that would appeal to a broad range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [Mid-Century Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intersections-exhibition.md) - [Mid-Century Australian Seating Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midcentury-australian-seating.md) - [Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-the-alternate-ending.md) - [Incredibly Bold Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memphis-miami.md) - [Archival Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Modern Mid-Century Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midcentury-chair-design.md) - [Playfully Bright Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-gonna-be-alright.md)