# 50s-Inspired Furniture The Molly Desk by Toby Howes By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-desk References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/04/08/the-molly-desk-by-toby-howes/) & [tobyhowesfurniture](http://www.tobyhowesfurniture.co.uk/) The Molly Desk is simply stunning. If this is what the furniture looked like in the 1950s, I think more designers need to be inspired by that era. I think I'm particularly drawn to the Molly Desk because I haven't really come across anything like it before. Designed by Toby Howes, the Molly Desk features a [fluid design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-furniture) that is anchored firmly into the ground with [practical cabinet additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dieffebi). According to the British designer, the Molly Desk "contrasts light and dark, straight lines and curves, intricate construction with simple style and [luxurious materials with sparse design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-furniture)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Furniture:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate 1950s-inspired designs into modern furniture. - **Fluid Design:** Potential for incorporating flowing and organic design elements into furniture manufacturing. - **Contrasting Elements:** Possibility to combine contrasting materials and styles for unique furniture creations. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Introduction of 1950s-inspired designs can offer new product lines and cater to nostalgic consumers. - **Interior Design:** Ability to create unique and visually appealing spaces by incorporating fluid and contrasting furniture designs. - **Luxury Retail:** Opportunity to offer high-end furniture featuring luxurious materials and innovative design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Sculptural Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk.md) - [Solid Wooden Tapered Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-36.md) - [Ultra-Minimalist Elegant Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-desk-design.md) - [Cozy Home Office Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabloid-desk.md) - [Minimalist Storage-Friendly Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bold-desk.md) - [Ultra-Chic Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desks.md) - [Minimalist Monochromatic Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arqus-desk.md) - [Flatpack Children’s Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tobifant.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md)