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# Boldly Bizarre Bookshelves
The 'Crisis' Shelf Adds Electric Orange Punch To Your Decor

By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-16 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crisis-book-shelves-cool-scando-furniture-design
References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/search.php?search=lamp&button=search) & [catenelson](http://www.catenelson.com/)

I love this bit of ‘crisis’ furniture - that's the actual name of the [shelving unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01), which is a [gorgeously shaped white unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cromatica) that has brilliant, permanent, orange objects as part of the design. That is so cute. I bet it looks rocking when you’ve put your own books and bits in there and those orange objects subtly stand out.

The [cool chair and lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1), also pictured above, were also designed by Swedish design firm Cate & Nelson who will be showing their pieces at the Stockholm Furniture Fair Greenhouse Exhibit in February.

I love the gorgeous pivoting, black lamp as well. It is called the ‘twist’ because you can twist the shade to divide into three panels to create various light configurations. Clever.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 16% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## 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

- **Bizarre Bookshelves:** Designers can explore using bright, unexpected colors and unique shapes to create functional pieces that are also visually striking.
- **Multi-functional Lighting:** Designers can experiment with innovative ways to manipulate lighting to create different configurations and moods within a space.
- **Sustainable Furniture Design:** Future furniture designs should consider environmentally-friendly materials and production methods to reduce their carbon footprint.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Interior Design:** Interior designers can take inspiration from the bold and playful designs of Cate & Nelson to create unique interiors for clients.
- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can incorporate sustainability practices in their production to attract eco-conscious consumers.
- **Lighting Design:** Lighting designers can experiment with multi-functional lighting designs to create versatile and customizable options for consumers.

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