These vintage IKEA catalogs are an awesome way to look at home furnishing trends from decades gone by. Interestingly, it seems a lot of the home furnishing trends that were in back in 1963 have made a comeback in recent years.
RoomService featured a collection of IKEA catalog cover shots including issues from 1970, 1989, 1977, 1963.
It’d be nice to crack a joke about the shag carpet coming back, but awesomely, IKEA already has the retro rugs back in stores!
Retro Home Magazines
Vintage IKEA Catalogs Prove Looks of the 60s and 70s Are Hot Again
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Home Furnishing Trends - Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating modern products with a retro aesthetic and embracing nostalgia in home decor.
2. Retro Design Revival - Opportunities for disruptive innovation include reimagining popular retro designs from the 60s and 70s in a modern context.
3. Nostalgic Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating products and experiences that evoke feelings of nostalgia and reminiscence.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furnishing - Disruptive innovation opportunities include reinterpreting vintage designs and creating products that cater to the growing demand for retro aesthetics.
2. Interior Design - Opportunities for disruptive innovation include incorporating elements of retro design into contemporary interior spaces to create a unique and nostalgic ambiance.
3. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in curating and selling retro-inspired products that tap into the consumer desire for vintage nostalgia.