# Classic Contemporary Furniture 'Public House' by Lee Broom Mixes Vintage and Modern Styles By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-house-by-lee-broom References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/20580/lee-broom-public-house.html) & [leebroom](http://www.leebroom.com/) 'Public House' by Lee Broom is a first timer at Milan Design Week. For the 2012 exhibition, Broom constructed a room of vintage and modern furniture pieces that smoothly mesh to bring back a classic look with contemporary touches. This British designer's pieces made up the Public House exhibition that looks as if an avant-garde goddess whisked through a traditional British pub, tainting the place with a balance between vintage and lavish contemporary designs. The amalgamation of two eras is a striking melting pot comprising of spike studded arm chairs, classic ornate wood-carvings and LED lights. Public House by Lee Broom is a flawless example of old and new interlacing. The result is an amazing mix between classic and contemporary. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/20580/lee-broom-public-house.html), [leebroom](http://www.leebroom.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Vintage Modern Fusion:** There is an opportunity to create new furniture designs that blend classic ornate wood-carvings with contemporary finishes and aesthetics. - **Avant-garde British Design:** Designers can experiment with fusing vintage and modern design elements to create striking, high-end furniture designs that appeal to luxury buyers. - **Retro-futuristic Designs:** Furniture brands can explore the possibilities of creating furniture designs that combine vintage and contemporary elements, thereby creating a distinctive look and feel that appeals to a wide range of buyers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Furniture:** Luxury furniture manufacturers and interior designers can incorporate vintage and modern elements to create high-end, bespoke pieces that appeal to discerning buyers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use the trend of combining classic and contemporary furniture to create unique, compelling living spaces that evoke a sense of nostalgia while still feeling modern and fresh. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers could curate collections of furniture and decor pieces that mix vintage and modern elements, appealing to customers who want to create a unique, eclectic home design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Inspired Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine-inspiration.md) - [Archival Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile.md) - [Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-for-public-use.md) - [Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors.md) - [Furniture Design Resurrections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-revives.md) - [Charming Time Period-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-i.md) - [Retro-Modern Dining Room Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-urquiola-x-andreu-world-bolete.md) - [Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-revealed.md) - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md)