Collection: Model 10 Sofas

When we think of retro style furniture, we think of furniture items that mimic the popular designs from the 1950s to 1980s. Materials used are often teak or oak, metal and plastics. Pastel colours like mustard yellows and light greens are featured heavily. Furniture items will also feature clean lines and minimalist decor.

Retro style is a broad term that covers design trends of the 20th century. Retro style covers fashion, music, technology, entertainment, vehicles and, of course, interior design. Retro style items are often remakes of the desired aesthetic and shouldn’t be confused with vintage originals from the era. In terms of furniture, retro style is furniture that replicates the style through design, colours and materials.

Retro and vintage furniture can be confused easily, but there are big differences. Vintage furniture refers to items that are over 20 years old. Retro furniture refers to items that reflect the look and feel of the 1950s - 1980s, but are new, replicated pieces. For example, the Model 10 is a brand new product that replicates the retro look, it’s not from that era. If it was, it might be classed as a vintage furniture item.

70s decor refers to interior design from the 1970s, a decade of expression, design philosophies and expression. This includes home decor that uses earthy tones, shag carpets, open living spaces, dark wooden furniture, natural materials, and touches of bohemian.

70s style and decor is not considered mid-century. Mid-century modern refers to the furniture and architecture design movement which started in the mid-1930s and ran until 1960s