# Conversing Couches The Voici! Furniture Collection Makes Vintage Pieces Speak for Themselves By Olivia123 | Published 2011-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voici-furniture References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/05/vintage-furniture-re-upholstered-that.html) & [voilagallery](http://www.voilagallery.com/voici/furniture.html) This funky furniture has the traditional class of vintage pieces with an added modern flair. The L.A.-based Voici! furniture collection has stemmed from the L.A. furniture gallery Voila! This furniture collection differs from its sister series greatly, as the designers have made a particular effort to make [strange and weird pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles). They begin by finding [vintage furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yves-salomon) that have been well-preserved; they then reframe and reupholster them with [colorful fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grazia-co) that are often very patterned and have a whimsical but elegant feel to them. To finish off this fun furniture, the designers decorate their decor with words and well-known quotes. This gives the pieces a life of their own, and definitely makes them conversation starters. The Voici! furniture collection gives vintage a voice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 55% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revitalized Vintage:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the furniture industry by reimagining vintage pieces with modern design elements and colorful fabrics. - **Whimsical Upholstery:** Incorporating patterned and colorful fabrics into furniture upholstery can create unique and conversation-starting pieces. - **Interactive Furniture:** Adding words and well-known quotes to furniture designs can give vintage pieces a voice and make them more engaging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Designers and manufacturers in the furniture industry can tap into the trend of revitalizing vintage pieces with a modern twist and whimsical upholstery. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from embracing interactive furniture designs that incorporate words and quotes, adding a unique touch to vintage pieces. - **Art and Design Galleries:** Art and design galleries can showcase the Voici! furniture collection and similar creations that merge vintage items with modern flair for a whimsical and memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-furniture-exhibit.md) - [70s-Inspired Structural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-12.md) - [Playful Casual Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchronia-wave.md) - [Revived Pattern Furniture Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-holland-studio-1.md) - [Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-wearable-furnishings-mcm-wearable-casa-intersects-luxury-fashio.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Quirky Cartoon-Like Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-furniture-series.md) - [Surf-Inspired Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laun-x-chet-architecture-mondos.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md)