The 1980's Furniture Trend That's Back In Style (And How To Get The Look)

There has been a huge wave of retro decor trends making their comeback, with nostalgic looks weaving their way into every style from modern minimalism to cozy, eclectic interiors. According to interior design professionals (and vintage marketplace surveys), the '80s design decade in particular is top of mind for most homeowners today. The bold, extravagant, and sometimes neon home designs of the '80s may seem a bit overwhelming to those who favor a more subtle, contemporary style, but don't be fearful — this decor revival seems to come with a more thoughtful, sophisticated approach that can feel versatile to all kinds of modern design tastes. Among the reemerging trends, cane furniture is being welcomed back into style, offering an adaptable and timeless look for every design.

Similar to rattan, the Golden Girls-style furniture trend that's easy to thrift, cane furniture has an organic woven texture with a neutral appeal that can shape-shift through many different styles from seating to dressers, and even lighting. There's a freedom to either embrace the trend to help support your '80s-inspired interiors, or simply add an earthy charm to your modern aesthetics. However you choose to dip your toe into this trend, there are plenty of ways to take advantage of cane furniture to give your home a stylish, dynamic upgrade.

When decorating with a natural material like cane, there tends to be more flexibility to align with different home aesthetics. Cane furniture may be reminiscent of those eclectic '80s interiors, but it's beginning to take on a new life in modern design. If you want to achieve the organic modern aesthetic in your home, pairing cane material with earthy neutrals can create a grounded, relaxing design while adding some refreshing texture. In homes with a bright, modern design, a simple feature like a cane pendant light offers a sense of warmth and depth to the space, adding character and coziness. It can also range in contemporary designs from subtle to dramatic, either with a bold furniture style that contrasts the lightness of cane with darker finishes, or a scaled back, monochromatic look that pairs the cane with other pale, organic textures like cane woven chairs at a light, warm wood table.

On the retro side of interiors, a cane accent can help bring back that Art Deco feel, especially with statement pieces like a cane room divider. Cane sideboards or tables that feature dark, wooden frames in rooms with warm brass decor finishes will give your space a mid-century appeal. However, if you want to go all-out with an '80s-inspired design, lean towards color and maximalism by pairing white cane styles with tropical prints and plants, or detailed cane seating with patterned cushions and pastel accents.