# Cardboard Typography Shelving The Alpacbeto Bookcase is Chic and Eco-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-12 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpacbeto-bookcase References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/477234341085190291/Alpacbeto-Bookcase) & [en.lovli.it](http://en.lovli.it/alpacbeto-bianco.html) The Alpacbeto Bookcase is a fun piece of furniture that is not only practical, but decorative as well. Available in all the [letters of the English alphabet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf), people can purchase any variety in order to make up their own words and phrases. Chic and [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronco), the Alpacbeto Bookcase is made out of cardboard. Yet there is nothing cheap looking about it. With a retro font that allows for a lot of room, the Alpacbeto Bookcase can hold household knickknacks as well as books. It comes in white, which is common for this material, but can easily be tweaked if a person so chooses. Each letter is sold separately to ensure people can personalize as they see fit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cardboard Typography:** Opportunity for innovative and customizable furniture made from eco-friendly materials. - **Alphabet Furniture:** Disruptive potential in the market for personalized and versatile home decor. - **Retro Font Design:** Opportunity for retro-inspired design elements in various industries, including furniture and typography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** Innovative furniture designs using eco-friendly materials and customizable options. - **Home Decor:** Market for personalized and versatile home decor products, such as alphabet-inspired furniture. - **Typography:** Integration of retro font designs in various industries, including furniture and visual communication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md)