# $45,000 Retro Loungers The Oscar Neimeyer Rio Chaise By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-luxury-45000-my-recliner-has-a-first-name-o-s-c-a-r References: [architecturaldigest](http://www.architecturaldigest.com/) Could you relax in a $45,000 lounger with a beer in one hand and bowl of Cheetos in the other? Me neither. But Oscar Neimeyer's Rio Chaise sure looks inviting. It's a lounger with a twist of retro aesthetic in a [contemporary style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plane-lounge-chair). A bentwood and leather pillow with leather and weights help to keep the comfort level at maximum. **Implications** - When it comes to furniture, it's mainly about two things: style and function. Designers need to invest their efforts in creating pieces that match the contemporary aesthetics of the day while making sure that the unmatched style is paired with [comfortable functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-living-king-cloud-recliner). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 41% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-style Furniture:** Designers can explore creating functional and comfortable furniture pieces with retro aesthetics to appeal to contemporary tastes. - **Luxury Loungers:** Creating high-end loungers with premium materials can cater to luxury consumers who prioritize comfort and style. - **Bentwood and Leather Design:** Furniture designers can experiment with bentwood and leather materials to create stylish and durable pieces that are comfortable to use. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Industry:** The furniture industry can explore creating unique, high-end pieces that cater to luxury consumers. - **Luxury Industry:** Luxury brands can introduce high-end loungers made with premium materials to appeal to the affluent consumer market. - **Interior Design Industry:** Creating retro-style furniture pieces with leather and bentwood materials can inspire interior designers to create vintage-themed living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpted Rock-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oksys-chaise-lounge.md) - [Vibrant Chaise Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versarest.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Upholstery-Free Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massproductions.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Wavy Lounge Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-lounge-chair.md) - [Ergonomic Inflated Reclined Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-faurebrac.md) - [Drink-Holding Outdoor Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lago-lounge-chair.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md)