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Contemporary Hybrid Couches

The Spoke Back Sofa Brings Quirky Antique Tastes to a Modern Market

— March 12, 2014 — Art & Design
It might be hard to believe that the idea for the Spoke Back Sofa was originally dreamed up by Borge Mogensen in the mid-20th century. Its quite upright posture might give its era away; however, the convertible aspect comes off as characteristic of an imaginative and relaxed invention of perhaps 50 years later.

Mjölk now sells a fresh model of the retro item that's made in Denmark. The transformative sofa comprises a sturdy six-footed frame in either solid oak or beech wood with minimally turned detailing. Five high posts keep the backrests in their erect positions; however, they also serve to support their conversion into reclining cushioned panels. Knotted leather straps are the beautiful low-tech solution to setting the angles of the Spoke Back Sofa for a lovely tactile means of adjustment.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-inspired Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture modern furniture with a retro aesthetic to appeal to nostalgia-loving consumers.
2. Transformative Sofa Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sofas that can easily convert from an upright position to a reclining one, catering to customers who value versatility and comfort.
3. Low-tech Adjustable Furniture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop furniture solutions that utilize simple and tactile mechanisms for adjustable angles, providing a unique user experience for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate retro-inspired designs and transformative features into furniture production, capturing a niche market of consumers seeking unique and versatile pieces.
2. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate retro-inspired furniture and transformative sofa designs into interior design concepts, offering clients distinctive and functional spaces.
3. Home Decor Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate a collection of retro-inspired furniture and low-tech adjustable pieces to meet the demands of consumers looking for distinctive home decor items.
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