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.

A woman reading on the Bergamo sofa while lying down.

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.

Read more about the 70s colour trend
Modern dining room with round wooden Granada table, beige Princeton chairs, pendant light, and cream carpet.