Modern retro

Modern retro offers the best of both worlds. Taking inspiration from the past, classic designs are given a contemporary update, becoming more streamlined, pared-back and modern.

Overhead view of a cozy living room with a beige Southampton sofa, colorful pillows, a round rug, yellow pouf, white ottoman, coffee table, and bookshelf.
Overhead view of a cozy living room with a beige Southampton sofa, colorful pillows, a round rug, yellow pouf, white ottoman, coffee table, and bookshelf.

3 key design elements of the modern retro trend

Having designed furniture since 1952, many of our pieces are influenced by the 1950s functionalism wave in Danish furniture design.

Warm wood

In the modern retro trend, wood furniture stands out for its nostalgic appeal, timeless aesthetic and high level of durabilit

Retro touches

Adding vintage-inspired accessories to your space instantly gives it a retro feel. Think playful lamps, vases, cushions and mirrors.

Clean lines

The modern retro trend favours clean lines, functional design and a focus on simplicity. Choose furniture with a timeless silhouette.

Past and present

This trend taps into a desire for heritage and nostalgia but with a modern spin.

BoConcept has been designing furniture since 1952 and was strongly influenced by the 1950s functionalism wave in Danish furniture design so there is a constant dialogue with the past in many of its designs.

Sideboards such as Fermo and Lugano hold strong ties with some of the first pieces designed in the 1950s.

Old black and white picture of the BoConcept founders in front of the first factory in Herning, Denmark
Our History

Timeless danish design since 1952

BoConcept has been designing, developing and producing furniture in Denmark since 1952 when Jens Ærthøj and Tage Mølholm opened a furniture factory in the small town of Herning.

Retro lover?

From the 1960s to the 70s, colour trends transformed from psychedelic to earthy, muted shades of nature with bold overtones. Rich oranges, yellows and greens joined shag pile and corduroy to create an ambience of warmth and comfort. There was a playful element too, with geometric shapes and mosaics imbuing a sense of movement and high energy. Today, many of us are falling for the retro 70s colour trend all over again, incorporating tones and textures that evoke on-trend nostalgia.

Modern dining room with round wooden Granada table, beige Princeton chairs, pendant light, and cream carpet.