Sweeping curves, natural textures and bold colour – everyone’s talking about Eclectic Retro, the Seventies-inspired interior trend.
Designers are once more embracing the playful, free-spirited, hippy chic decade of the bell-bottomed trouser, when Pan Am ruled the skies, Capris got the girls and Abba’s platform boots made everyone feel, well, taller. Think space hopper curves fused with Chopper cool, and all the bold colour of a Glam Rock hair-do. Here are our favourite pieces from our new-season furniture collections.
Trasimeno
The Trasimeno collection of sofas, armchairs and loveseats is as A-list as Roger Moore in Aviators on the set of For Your Eyes Only. Super-soft leather in a range of chic neutral shades, deep, comfortable cushions on a hardwood frame spell comfort and style. Crack open the Mateus Rosé, look up The Sweeney on Netflix and settle in for the evening.
Oscar
There's something about the bold colours and tactile brushed fabrics of the Oscar collection that screams 70s chic. Our favourite is the chaise sofa in Sunny Flame – its curved arms, moveable chaise and tufted back cushions are show-stopping against a statement wall.
Tresco
There's a definite 70s Ercol vibe to our new Tresco round dining table. Paired with these textured wool Lulu dining chairs, the solid oak top with its showstopping natural grain sits on delicately splayed legs and is big enough to seat eight comfortably.
Greta
Textured bouclé upholstery in Ochre or Spruce, curved ash frames and more than a dash of mid-century styling... The Greta armchair is as at home in a bedroom as it is in a contemporary study or sitting room. They're in stock, in store, and available to take away. Call our design team on 01886 884665 for details of fabrics and finishes.
Twinny
Space-age HPL makes for a beautiful bronze patina on this stunning Twinny dining table. We love it paired with these edgy, retro Ivar dining chairs, upholstered in a choice of leathers and fabrics. There are six tabletop finishes to choose from.
Felice
With curves in all the right places, these Felice armchairs – in neutral Taupe or rich Ochre – are stylish and sleek and work in modern and vintage-inspired interiors alike. They're in stock, in store, and available to take away. Call our design team on 01886 884665 for details of fabrics and finishes.
Larvik
Solid oak, slim legs, soft-close doors and plenty of shelf space – the Larvik sideboards come in a range of four oil finishes to perfectly suit your scheme. Go Smoked Oil (pictured) for an industrial look, and pair with the boat-shaped Larvik dining table and leather Fjord dining chairs for a cool, calm and collected dining room.
Barcelona
Bags of modernist styling in a compact footprint means the Barcelona is ideal for small sitting rooms. Upholstered in revolutionary Aquaclean fabrics – you can clean stains using only water – there's a two-seater sofa, armchair and footstool, plus the ultimate in 70s seating chic, a rocking chair.
