# Rolled Fabric Furnishings The Bolt Bench Combines Cloth Storage with a Comfortable Place to Sit By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolt-bench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/fabric-bolts-got-back-bolt-bench/) & [dearhuman](http://www.dearhuman.ca/?dearhuman_project=bolt-bench) [Hybrid furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) can be a source of great delight to design enthusiasts and consumers, and most frequently, such objects facilitate two related needs. The Bolt Bench is whimsically unexpected marriage of two very different functions that share the common purpose of enhancing Dear Human's very own studio. The team required a [place to store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-mobile-unit) their bolts of fabric about the place, which can be cumbersome objects. The solution was to assemble a structure to hold them horizontally, making them accessible and out of the way. The Bolt Bench might even nearly be considered to have no footprint at all, for the designer turned the base into a [long four-legged seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench), inviting a pair of people to repose with curled cloth padding as a backrest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Furniture:** Opportunity for creating innovative furniture designs that combine multiple functions. - **Whimsical Design:** Opportunity to create unexpected and playful furniture designs. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Opportunity to develop furniture that maximizes space utilization and storage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore new designs to cater to the growing demand for multifunctional and space-saving furniture. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate hybrid furniture designs to create unique and visually appealing spaces. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can collaborate with furniture designers to develop fabric-based furniture solutions that integrate storage and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather Strap Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-bench.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Paper Cord-Wrapped Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bench.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Sculptural Seating Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rondin.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Heirloom Furniture Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columns.md) - [Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berliner-pouf.md) - [Chic Recycled Aluminum Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bello-bench.md)