Left: Art by Halsey; Right: Marc Newson's 1986 Lockheed Lounge (Image from The Sydney Morning Herald)
Are we headed for a full-fledged 1980s interior design revival? Mirror80’s opinion: Absolutely! And we’re not the only ones who think so. Click on the link below to view the article “Retro Riches” by Stephen Lacey–a piece that illuminates the excitement of an ’80s redux in the area of design and decor:
The article and lounge chair image above are courtesy of The Sydney Morning Herald. Yes, that’s Sydney, Australia! A special thank-you to our friend, Memphis-Milano expert Dennis Zanone, who brought this piece to our attention.
“Retro Riches” reflects on the staying power of ’80s high-design favorites, such as the edgy Memphis Group, as well as noteworhy designers like Marc Newson and Philippe Starck. As Sydney interior designer Greg Natale says of the impending neo-’80s movement, “This is a real chance to throw off the shackles of the past two decades. It’s going to be fun.”
We couldn’t agree more!
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