The 1970s revival: Designs from the decade stage a comeback

Lorgan's The Retro Store owner Lorgan Wong, sells vintage or used furniture. For many, it is a cheaper option when shopping for iconic designs. PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
The Togo sofa reflects the mood of the laid-back, counter-culture hippie generation. PHOTO: LIGNE ROSET
The Togo for Ligne Roset was conceived both as a seat and cushion. It comes in various sizes and upholstery options. PHOTO: LIGNE ROSET
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SINGAPORE - Call it a blast from the past. The 1970s design aesthetic is enjoying a revival, with some 50-year-old furniture designs enjoying a spike in sales and interest on social media.

Contemporary designers are looking back to the decade, best remembered for its hippies, for inspiration.

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