# Maze-Like Furniture Rick Ivey Ontario's Steel Bookshelf By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-11-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-furniture-bookshelf-by-rick-ivey-ontario References: [mobcollection](http://www.mobcollection.com/index.asp?navid=40&layid=58&csid1=6430) & [rickivey](http://www.rickivey.com/) Designer Rick Ivey Ontario created a stylish decorative book shelf made of powdercoated mild steel. This piece combines the functionality of storage and the beauty of art. It comes in three colors: black, white or aged steel. Rick Ivey Ontario's [steel bookshelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv) can be enhanced with a great selection of literature. So here you are, another way of bringing sexy back... to books. **Implications** - [Artistic furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection) is no longer suited for just the rich as the average consumer has taken a liking to it as well. Contemporary designs stray from tradition and provide consumers with new, challenging creative visuals fit for the modern home. Designers need to continue to stretch their creativity if they want to appeal to consumers looking for originality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Furniture:** Artistic furniture is no longer suited for just the rich as the average consumer has taken a liking to it as well. - **Contemporary Designs:** Contemporary designs stray from tradition and provide consumers with new, challenging creative visuals fit for the modern home. - **Creative Visuals:** Designers need to continue to stretch their creativity if they want to appeal to consumers looking for originality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** As artistic furniture becomes more popular, the home decor industry can take advantage of the demand and offer unique and visually appealing products. - **Design:** The design industry has an opportunity to explore contemporary designs and push creative boundaries to meet the growing consumer demand for unique and visually striking furniture. - **Book Publishing:** With the rise of artistic bookshelves, the book publishing industry can explore collaborations with designers to create visually stunning books that complement these furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Twisting CGI-Designed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookscrew-sideboard.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Folding Steel Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf.md) - [Modular Grid-Style Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-shelf-by-spenser-atlas.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md)