# Wheelable Storage Units The Dolly Bookshelf is Both Good-Looking and Practical By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolly-bookshelf References: [theblogonthebookshelf.blogspot](http://theblogonthebookshelf.blogspot.com/2011/05/simply-wheel-it-into-place.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/73183991/dolly-bookshelf?ref=pr_shop) The Dolly Bookshelf would make a great addition to any and all homes for a number of reasons. Mainly, however, it is an intriguingly good-looking design and an extremely practical one to have around. Designed by [Studio DZ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf), the Dolly Bookshelf looks just like a typical moving dolly except that it sports a [shelving unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01) perfect for placing and storing your precious books. Of course, the Dolly Bookshelf is not just for books -- you could rest pretty much anything on these surfaces. Giving your home a cool industrial look, the Dolly Bookshelf features a simple, [powder-coated steel finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf) that helps it blend into your home's existing decor. This handy, dual purpose shelf can be all yours for $850. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | 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 - **Mobility-driven Storage:** The Dolly Bookshelf showcases the trend of storage units that are designed with mobility in mind, offering convenient solutions for organizing belongings on the go. - **Industrial-inspired Design:** The Dolly Bookshelf reflects the trend of incorporating industrial aesthetics into home decor, providing an opportunity for businesses in the furniture and interior design industries to tap into this style. - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** The Dolly Bookshelf exemplifies the trend of versatile furniture pieces that serve multiple functions, presenting opportunities for companies to explore innovative designs for maximizing functionality in small spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The furniture industry could explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating more versatile and mobile storage solutions like the Dolly Bookshelf for customers seeking practical and space-saving options. - **Interior Design:** For interior design professionals, the Dolly Bookshelf presents a chance to incorporate industrial-inspired elements into their projects, offering clients unique and stylish storage solutions. - **Home Organization:** The Dolly Bookshelf introduces an opportunity for the home organization industry to develop innovative products that combine functionality, mobility, and aesthetics to help individuals better manage their belongings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md) - [Versatile Modern Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-shelf.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md)