Office Inspirations: Retro Furniture Rocks!

This year, retro furniture is making a come back. Brands like Woodstock Marketing and OFM are paving the way with trend setting designs that will make you feel a bit nostalgic. Today on the blog, we'll take a look at 2016's hottest retro office products. Enjoy!

First up, The Who chair from Woodstock Marketing. This basket style chair is sure to earn any interior an abundance of compliments. The metal seating surfaces and frame provide long term durability and a surprisingly comfortable sit. At just $179.00, The Who chair from Woodstock Marketing is a must consider for any retro makeover project.

Go retro with your conference room makeover project in 2016! Creating a swanky retro inspired meeting area is easier than ever with the Woodstock Marketing Hendrix chair collection. These segmented cushion seating solutions boast a retro-contemporary vibe that's put them atop the best sellers list in 2016. Any chair inspired by Jimi has to be in a league of its own. The Hendrix doesn't disappoint. With modern ergonomic features and a blast from the past design, the Hendrix reigns supreme. Both mid back and high back variations are available in 4 quick shipping color options.

With OFM, you can go retro without sacrificing modern technology! Give their new Endure benching line a try and you'll see exactly what we mean. This all new table line boasts heavy duty metal legs and swivel out seats. Table tops are equipped with power ports to help promote collaboration in any environment. These retro-industrial tables are perfect for break room, bistro, and corporate training environments. Rest assured, there's nothing like the Endure collection on the market today. These new tables from OFM are in a league of their own.

Kickstart corporate appeal with the OFM Contour lounge furniture collection. The club style chairs from the Contour line provide curved backs, lower level storage shelves, and mobilized bases. Contour chairs are available in 5 retro color options that will earn your interiors the compliments they deserve. Contour chairs work great in professional lobby, reception and waiting room areas. Contour seating from OFM saves space and provides a super cool look that will wow your guests the minute they walk in the door.

Last but certainly not least, check out this super cool retro computer desk from Flash Furniture! With it's metal frame and wood grain laminate surface, this home office workstation is the full package. The black storage container provides a nice contrast with the silver frame. At just $177.99, this computer desk for small office areas allows you to maximize square footage while staying up to date with the latest trends. It just goes to show, you don't have to spend a fortune to create a super cool office interior.

The 5 Coolest Chairs for Retro Office Interiors

In case you didn't know, the retro look is in! In the recent months, the industries top manufacturers have been in an ongoing race to introduce the coolest retro inspired seating solutions designed to capitalize on this growing movement. In today's post, we'll showcase our 5 favorite retro chairs to help take your trending work enviornment over the top!

The Woodstock Marketing Hendrix chair offers out of this world appeal and super cool style characteristics that will no doubt set your retro space apart from the competition. At first glance you'll notice the swanky segmented cushion design and polished accent features. Upon further inspection you'll be greeted with awesome ergo features to help keep you operating comfortably throughout the work day. The Hendrix chair, inspired by Jimi himself is the perfect match for retro modern boardrooms, executive office interiors, and any space in need of a style boost! Four cool leather options are available including black, brown, gray, and white to match your specific decor needs.


OFM always finds themselves atop the office style charts! This innovative furniture and seating manufacturer takes pride in creating unique products designed for professional work environments. That being said, the 811-LX Avenger series cream leather office chair makes the perfect addition to any retro office interior. This heavy duty big and tall chair supports users up to 500 lbs. and features a durable steel frame. The extra padded seating surfaces offer excellent comfort and a sitting experience worth bragging about. The cream leather upholstery looks great in vintage office atmospheres and will definitely make your space shine.

The Offices To Go 11730 chair offers the perfect blend of retro and modern style characteristics. These sleek and trendy chairs are available in a wide variety of leather colors and offer the comfort we've come to expect from Offices To Go. The 11730's polished accents shine bright and look great in professional office settings. Whether your creating a retro inspired boardroom or private office suite, this awesome chair by OTG is a must consider! Priced at just $221.95, you'll be hard pressed to find a better retro inspired seating option on the market priced even twice as much!

Fourth on the list of super cool retro office chairs is this B970 model chair from our friends at Boss Office Products. The B970 features a rich black leather upholstery and metal base with mahogany wood caps. This leather office chair may look vintage, but don't be fooled into thinking it lacks the modern ergonomic features needed to achieve peak performance around the office. Standard features of the B970 include an adjustable tilt tension control, upright locking control, and pneumatic seat height adjustment, all for just $399.99.

Last but certainly not least, those going for that antique look in their retro office will love the Flash Furniture CI-360-BK-GG chair. These traditional office chairs feature elegant tufted backs and brass nail head trimmings. The CI-360-BK-GG boasts an oversized high back design that's sure to make any retro office look luxurious and sophisticated. Priced at $457.99, these chairs are a bit more pricey than we've come to expect from Flash. That being said, the offer far more in terms of quality and comfort. Standard ergonomic features include a locking tilt control, smooth swivel seat, pneumatic seat height adjustment, and far more to keep you comfortable. Avoid spending thousands on a true antique office chair and select a seating solution like the CI-360-BK-GG. This super cool retro chair offers all the style characteristics you'd want from a true vintage piece with modern ergonomic features to help keep you operating far more efficiently behind the desk!

How To Go Retro With Your Office Makeover

Most styles come and go, but retro is always in! Whether you like the looks of furniture from the 40s or the 70s, know that by outfitting your office in these characteristic styles, your place will never fall off the cutting edge! Older styles have solidified their place in history by working their way into our hearts and memories. With retro stylings, you'll never have to meet modern trends again! Here are some great tips on how to take your office to the retro level in a modern world. Enjoy!

Tables

One of the first steps that should be taken towards achieving an old school vibe is through tables. Most offices can never get enough use out of all the tables they have. Office tables for business meeting, tables for boardroom use, tables for conferences, and small meeting tables are all crucial for making an office as utilitarian as possible. Clad these tables in retro styling, and you suddenly have a surface that's useful for work and sentimentality! We recommend Endure retro tables from OFM or the Global GC36CF Round Alba Table for a classic table style with customizable specifications. The public loves nostalgia. Fill your office with it, and you'll never get guests to leave!

Desks

The cornerstone of any workspace, desks are an absolute must-have in the office. However, if the rest of your office is vintage, don't ruin the vibe with a conventional modern desk! Adding a cool retro desk to your workspace increases both utility and office aesthetics. Ironically, many of today's modern executive desks for sale feature bold, vintage-inspired stylings. Many desks, like the Verde1 by Cherryman, or the small retro desk collection from Flash Furniture allude to classic styles while offering useful contemporary features!

Area Rugs

Never underestimate the power of area rugs when decorating! If you're stuck in a noisy office with hardwood floors, adding a few of these babies may save you a few notes from angry neighbors about the sound. Not only that, but area rugs are powerful style enhancers. Adding a few with your chosen retro style can provide bursts of color and pattern in a boring office. Furthermore, for anyone worried about about desk legs or office chair wheel casters scratching up the floor, a retro area rug is always a groovy saving grace!

Lighting Fixtures

Going retro with lighting fixtures is often one of the most fun decorating choices a designer can make! Typically, it allows for far more creativity than conventional lighting. For anyone seeking vintage appeal, look for sleek office lighting fixtures or anything that displays lots of glass. Fixtures dressed up as Victorian lamps or hanging glass bulbs are very popular choices that will stand out in any workplace. You may even decide to go for an international appeal with Asian-inspired lanterns or classical candles.  Remember, lighting up your office doesn't mean you should ignore the Dark Ages!

Furniture and Seating

Possessing visitor furniture is a given for any office with a reception area. Whether you ask guests to wait in a lobby, a waiting room, or limbo, keeping comfortable office sofas, chairs and lounge furniture is always appreciated. Additionally, how can you be expected to serve customers without comfortable ergonomic chairs picking up the slack? For our purposes, these are just two more places where retro rocks! When designing your visitor area, don't be afraid to skim the decades for the lounge chair that appeals to you. To those behind the desks, retro office seating by Woodstock is the choice du jour! Vintage fans simply love the Woodstock Hendrix chair for its old school appeal!