# Repurposed Printing Houses Meyer Davis Designs the Proxi Eatery with Mid-Century-Style Furniture By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midcenturystyle-furniture References: [meyerdavis](http://www.meyerdavis.com/projects/restaurants/97/proxi/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/13/the-proxi-meyer-davis-chicago-restaurant-printing-house/) Located in Chicago, the Proxi restaurant occupies a building with a history and boasts beautiful mid-century-style furniture, including sizable bowl-like lamps, modern chairs, burnt orange leather booths and [glossy tiled pillars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/town-restaurant). Previously, the space was used by [Werner Printing Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabot-triple-cream). Designer Meyer Davis uses similar coloring and stylistic elements with distinct hits of mid-century-style furniture throughout. However, the Proxi restaurant can be divided into distinct areas that share repetitious design decisions. Each of these spaces is "decorated differently with custom-made" pieces and the their elements communicate in a specific complimentary way. For instance, in a space that is adjacent to the window, the walls are treated with "white-washed oak paneling and sage green painted decorative moldings." As a result, the decidedly navy and burnt orange furnishings are able to create an artistic and noticeable pop. Photo Credits: [Dave Burk](https://daveburk.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Repurposed Printing Houses:** Repurposing printing houses for new purposes such as restaurants creates unique and memorable experiences for customers. - **Mid-century-style Furniture:** The use of mid-century-style furniture in commercial spaces adds a retro and stylish aesthetic that appeals to customers. - **Customized Design Elements:** The incorporation of custom-made design elements in restaurant spaces allows for a personalized and cohesive atmosphere. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore repurposing printing houses to create innovative and distinctive dining experiences. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can capitalize on the popularity of mid-century-style furniture by creating unique designs for commercial spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can offer customized design solutions to restaurants looking to create a cohesive and visually appealing atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century Flat Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warsaw-apartment-renovation.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Modernist Burger Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omg-burger-i.md) - [Retro Sandwich Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Modernist Art-Deco Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchhouse-caf.md) - [Modular Dining Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11-x-17.md) - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md) - [Youthful Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency.md)