# Majestic Animal Shelves The Animal Creative Elk Bookcase is an Elegant Piece of Furnishing By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-creative References: [pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/374643262725447213/) & [bonanza](http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Animal-Creative-Elk-Bookcase-Wood-Furniture-Coffee-Shop-Restaurant-Home-Decor/190922549) The Animal Creative elk bookcase is a stunning piece of furniture that will bring the feeling of the great outdoors to any room it's in. An incredible look-alike of the great beast, the Animal Creative elk bookcase has three [shelves located around the stomach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life) where you can put your books or knick-knacks. The top of the elk shelf can be used as a table, and the entire piece of furniture is made from fraxinus mandshurica also known as the Manchurian Ash tree. Standing proud and tall, the elk bookcase has an incredibly strong presence. It's suggested that the Animal Creative elk bookcase be placed in the living room; just be careful to make sure kids don't try to ride it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-themed Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for furniture that brings elements of nature into indoor spaces. - **Multifunctional Shelves:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design shelves that serve multiple purposes, such as functioning as tables or workspaces. - **Animal-inspired Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create decor items that mimic the appearance of animals for a unique and eye-catching design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials and techniques for crafting unique and visually striking furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative animal-themed decor items that cater to diverse interior design preferences. - **Children's Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design safe and playful animal-inspired furniture specifically for children, combining functionality and imagination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Durable Animal-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-cow-accent-table.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md)