# Hi-Tech Workbenches This Wooden Workbench Reveals a Surprisingly Modern Interior By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-workbench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/tempel-electronic-work-bench-storage/) & [lovehulten](http://lovehulten.com/temp.html) When it's all closed up, the Tempel wooden workbench design looks like a vintage piece of furniture like an old writing desk. However, when the furniture piece is opened up, it reveals itself as a piece for the modern craftsperson, equipped with loads of drawers for storage, as well as everything from a computer rig to a [pop-up monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balolo-setup) and spaces for custom electronic tools. The design by [Love Hultén](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn) was crafted from a variety of wood, including ash and walnut, blending the needs of a modern-day person with nostalgic charm of a retro furniture design. The unique furniture piece by Hultén was displayed as part of the [Stockholm Furniture & Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments) Fair 2014 earlier this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-futurism:** The fusion of nostalgic design elements with modern functionality presents opportunities for companies to create new products that appeal to consumers' desire for both vintage charm and technological innovation. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** The incorporation of hidden compartments and technological features into furniture design creates opportunities for companies to disrupt the furniture industry by offering innovative solutions for small living spaces. - **Technology Integration:** The integration of technology into traditionally non-tech items, like workbenches, opens up new possibilities for companies to create innovative products that enhance productivity and convenience in various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The incorporation of hidden compartments, technological features, and customizable elements in furniture design opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the furniture industry. - **Technology:** The integration of technology into traditionally non-tech items creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the technology industry to develop new products that enhance functionality and convenience. - **Craftsmanship:** The fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology in workbench design presents opportunities for companies in the craftsmanship industry to create innovative tools and furniture pieces that cater to the needs of modern craftspersons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Fold-Down Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workspace-furniture-solution.md) - [Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-wooden-workstation.md) - [Sleek Storage-Packed Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesix-desk.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md) - [Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-toolbox-workstation.md) - [Hyper-Customizable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Single-Piece Construction Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-desk.md)