Coatrack-Cabinet Hybrids

Edward Taylor's The Show-Off Openly Displays Clothes or Tucks Them Away

The Show-Off is a piece of furniture that allows people to display their favorite pieces of clothing, rather than tucking them away in dark corners. A hybrid between a coat rack and a dresser, The Show-Off uniquely offers "the freedom to display and appreciate, or to discard and relax," as is written on the designer's website.

Designed by recent graduate Edward Taylor, The Show-Off was made specifically for the entranceway of a home, but it can also be adapted for other rooms as well -- namely, the bedroom. Made out of oak, walnut, laminate and ply, this piece of furniture acts as "the missing link between formal and informal clothing storage."

Trend Themes

  1. Furniture-storage Hybrids — Designing furniture that serves multiple storage purposes will disrupt the traditional furniture industry.
  2. Fashion-display Furniture — Creating furniture specifically designed to showcase clothing will disrupt the traditional closet and clothing storage industry.
  3. Multi-room Adaptability — Designing furniture that can be used in multiple rooms will disrupt the traditional furniture industry and offer versatility to consumers.

Industry Implications

  1. Furniture — The furniture industry can benefit from creating innovative storage solutions that offer multi-room adaptability.
  2. Closet and Storage Solutions — The closet and storage industry can benefit from creating innovative solutions that are specifically designed for clothing display and storage.
  3. Home Decor — The home decor industry can benefit from offering versatile pieces of furniture that can be used in multiple rooms for multiple purposes.

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