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Concealed Coffee Table Bars

The Baco Bar Instantly Goes from Java Stand to Speakeasy

— June 11, 2013 — Art & Design
The Baco Bar is one piece of furniture that needs to be immediately put into production. Designer Eduardo Oliveira created the Baco Bar as a new way for people to socialize in the living room. The bar has the size and look of a coffee table, but it has the functionality of a bar. Pretty clever.

The center of the bar is dug-in and can hold glassware, ice and small bottles. The ends of the tables pull out at an angle and can hold bottles of wine or spirits. A convertible coffee table is nothing new, but one that morphs into a bar isn't exactly something you run across every day. Its contemporary design and dual functionality make the Baco Bar one piece of furniture that every home really, really needs to have.
Trend Themes
1. Convertible Furniture - The Baco Bar exemplifies the trend of convertible furniture pieces that have dual functionality, such as coffee tables that turn into bars.
2. Home Entertainment - The Baco Bar caters to the trend of consumers wanting to entertain guests at home, creating opportunities for businesses to develop innovative products to enhance home entertainment experiences.
3. Discreet Storage Solutions - The Baco Bar reflects the trend of sleek and stylish furniture pieces that feature hidden storage compartments, providing opportunities for companies to create products that optimize space while maintaining a modern design aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Companies within the furniture industry can create similar convertible pieces, allowing consumers to maximize space in their homes while providing multifunctional furniture solutions.
2. Beverage - The Baco Bar offers an innovative solution for at-home socializing, creating opportunities for companies within the beverage industry to develop unique products that cater to a growing trend of in-home entertaining.
3. Interior Design - The trend of multifunctional furniture reflects a growing desire for modern and sleek design, creating opportunities for companies within the interior design industry to create innovative space-saving furniture that enhances the look and feel of spaces.
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