# Modernized Retro Furniture This Wood Accent Sofa from West Elm Pays Homage to the 60s By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-furniture-design References: [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/wyatt-sofa-h852/?pkey=cnew-furniture) & [westelm](http://www.westelm.com) This wood frame sofa from [West Elm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-i) is a bold example of retro furniture that has been modernized for today's consumer. The sleek and streamlined piece is a great option for home owners who appreciate the design aesthetic of the 60s or are fans of popular television series Mad Men. Priced at $1,999. West Elm's [Wyatt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyatt-builds) Sofa is covered with a tweed, asphalt upholstery and is fitted with a wood veneer casing. This casing adds to the sofa's retro look and is showcased in a rich [Rosewood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printworks-x-rosewood) finish. This retro furniture piece sits on a metal frame and marries comfort with streamlined construction. Moreover, West Elm's Wyatt sofa measures 80.5" in width, 38" in depth and 35" in height. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 42% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modernized Retro Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to update vintage designs using modern materials and manufacturing techniques. - **Wood Accent Sofas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new designs for wood frame sofas that combine retro aesthetic with contemporary comfort features. - **60s Design Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that pay homage to the iconic style of the 60s while incorporating modern functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new materials and construction techniques in the furniture industry to meet the demand for modernized retro designs. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce home decor items that capture the essence of 60s design with a contemporary twist. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with interior designers to develop customized products that seamlessly blend retro and modern elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extremely Luxurious Curved Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-yellow-sofa.md) - [Curvaceous Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blocks-modular-sofa.md) - [Contemporary Home Fall Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blu-dot-4.md) - [Cozy 70s-Inspired Sofa Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1977-sofa.md) - [Modern Teak Sectional Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teak-sectional-sofa.md) - [Cozy Versatile Sofa Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-fjord.md) - [Mid-Century Record Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva.md) - [Fuzzy Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-modern-chair.md) - [70s-Themed Tiled Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amore-mio.md)