# Brilliant Bending Bookcases Bookshelf' by Ivan Zhang Curves and Collapses for Unique Usability By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-by-ivan-zhang References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/furniture/bookshelf/) & [apostrophe-ivandesign](http://www.apostrophe-ivandesign.com/design.php?proid=5) It would have been wonderful enough for Bookshelf' by Ivan Zhang to embody just one clever feature that conventional storage systems lack; nevertheless, the whimsical wooden unit presents a pair of them. It may have an apparently minimalist structure and assembly, but you'll discover that this A'postrophe piece is far from a simple furnishing for stashing novels. The shelving unit has [thin and flexible timber ledges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life) that are longer than the width of the frame. As a result, the panels bow -- preferably upwards -- causing their contents to tilt naturally. Consequently, there is [no need for bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end). Crisscrossing cords increase the rigidity of the Bookshelf'. This is necessary since the top and bottom have hinges halfway across, enabling you to [fold up the bookcase completely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf) if need be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Furniture:** The trend of flexible furniture presents opportunities for creating innovative storage solutions that maximize space and functionality. - **Minimalist Design:** The minimalist design trend provides opportunities for developing simple yet elegant storage systems that blend seamlessly with various interior styles. - **Natural Tilting:** The trend of natural tilting in bookshelves opens up possibilities for designing bookcases that eliminate the need for bookends and provide a visually dynamic display of books. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by combining flexible materials and minimalist aesthetics to create unconventional storage solutions. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the natural tilting trend by incorporating bookshelves that showcase books in an aesthetically pleasing and functional manner. - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry can embrace the concept of bookshelves with natural tilting to offer consumers innovative storage options that enhance the organization and display of books. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Twisting CGI-Designed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookscrew-sideboard.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md)