Role of retro movement in contemporary residential furniture design

Abstract

The retro interior style is about the 1940′s glamor and the end of World War II, often refers to the design period roughly between the 1950s and the 1970s. The Retro movement rehashed styles produced since the Industrial Revolution. Designers coordinate retro designs with a wide variation of interior design and furniture styles, including rustic, contemporary , and industrial design. Designers use the term "Retro style" to characterize styles that have been created or inspired from the past. Designers nowadays create a link between styles and designs, to move away from the idea of pure design, which on its own can become impersonal and boring, so its boring to have interior space with only retro design, but can be unique to have a piece of retro furniture antique to enrich your space. It is meant to be nostalgic and looks to an elegant time in history which influences users. Modern retro interior design is a term used by interior designer to describe an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary features, so mix elements from different times, creating a time link from the past to the present. Retro furniture greatly differs from most modern furniture; They are bright and colorful, with unique shapes. Iconic pieces often define an era and play an important role in characterizing the interior space, so the designer must be wise in choosing this unique piece of furniture. The aim of this thoughts is to evoke pleasant memories, in order to create a familiar interior space for user.

Keywords

• retro
• style
• furniture
• design
• mix
• design .
• eras
• residential