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Just as fashion has had the return of the retro boot-cut, now furniture is getting its own 70s reinvention with graceful curves, finger flutes and plumped up chairs.

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Chronicled by Design Crucial and Architectural Digest, the 1970s have skyrocketed in 2019 with fringed chairs and rattan furniture increasing in popularity. Naturally following on from this is the shape-shifting trend of curved furniture, from curvy lounges and fluted chairs right through to organically shaped marble tables.

This furniture design trend has picked up speed and is making its way through the restaurant, bar and boutique hotels scene; adopting the 1970s retro-made modern look for this year.

If you’re a fan, check out our shortlist of the best designs for adopting the 1970s curved furniture trend. Here we go!

01: Lounges

Cosmo lounge chair 1970s curved furniture trend InsideOutContracts

Cosmo lounge chair

Taking plump and plush to a new level, the Cosmo lounge chair offers a tub like upholstered seat that cocoons you in comfort.

Beetle metal star base lounge chair Inside Out Contracts

Beetle metal lounge

The iconic Beetle lounge is given a metal star base, updating its look to fit comfortably within the lobby and bar lounges of 1970s Manhattan.

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Freya lounge chair

The Freya is as curvaceous as it is comfortable. The plumped up rounded lounge chair features an upholstered plinth and tiered seat cushion, made complete with loose scatters included as pictured.

Lazy lounge chair 70s furniture design InsideOutContracts

Lazy lounge chair

A cosy cushioned seat with all-round curves gives the Lazy lounge a 70s tune, made for lazing and listening to vinyls.

Magnum lounge chair 70s furniture InsideOutContracts

Magnum lounge chair

The Magnum lounge chair with it's rounded features and full use of upholstery is inspired by the cognac glass and Savile Row tailoring.

Log lounge chair 70s velvet InsideOutContracts

Log chair

The Log collection incorporates a metal structure covered and filled with a polyurethane foam to create a firm shape whilst accommodating comfort.

Buddy sofa with fixed table InsideOutContracts

Buddy sofa w/ side table

Plush and pillowy, the Buddy sofa features graceful curves, subtle metal frame and handy metal side table for old fashions and tom collins ofcourse.

02: Chairs

Tonella soft pink 70s dining chair InsideOutContracts

Tonella round fluted upholstered chair 70s inspired furniture InsideOutContracts

Tonella armchair

Absolute curves and a fluted outer upholstered back rings 70s style, made modern with its metal tubular frame. Hello Tonella.

De Milo Finger Flute chair 70s inspired InsideOutContracts

De Milo chair

Finger flutes and a tub-like rounded seat create the De Milo chair signature, reminiscent of 70s restaurant dining, feeling at home next to a floor-to-ceiling aquarium or cognac bar shelf.

Macka armchair 70s inspired furniture design InsideOutContracts

Macka armchair

Cool and collected, the pebble-like shape of the Macka armchair takes us back to the 70s dining tables in LA's post-modern homes.

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Twister chair

It doesn't get much rounder than this, the all encompassing moon shaped Twister chair is a prime choice for retro bars and restaurants. *no CMHR foam - only available for projects outside the UK.

Guapa armchair 70s inspired furniture InsideOutContracts

Guapa chair

A unique hide leather seat intricately laser-cut to form a net-like patterrn defines the seventies inspired Guapa collection; complete with tubular metal sled base.

Buddy chair 70s furniture design InsideOutContracts

Buddy chair

A new level of comfort is found in the petite but plump Buddy chair with cushioned edges.

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Luca chair

The Luca chair has a soft sloping structure that envelops the user in a tub chair style seat, perfect for 70's bar lounges and dining areas.

03: Tables

Apelle tri-table 70s inspired furniture InsideOutContracts

Apelle side table 70s inspired furniture design InsideOutContracts

Apelle side table

Curvy metal supports and a round table top in either glass or hide form the basis for this 70s inspired side table, just room enough for a prawn cocktail and shandy.

Nami 70s inspired glass and rattan coffee table InsideOutContracts

Nami coffee table

Edging on retro, the bendy single line rattan base of the Nami coffee table supports the oblong clear glass table top, echoing a 70s Californian vibe.

zeus side table marble 70s inspired furniture InsideOutContracts

Zeus side table

The Log collection incorporates a metal structure covered and filled with a polyurethane foam to create a firm shape whilst accommodating comfort.

Sula side table 70s inspired furniture design InsideOutContracts

Sula side table

Made entirely from marble, the Sula side table is crafted from three individual curved sections; a circular top, singular column and semi circular side for support.

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