# Leather Wall Pockets Javier Prieto Martínez's Leather Goods Serve as an Alternative to Shelves By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-wall-pockets References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/leather-wall-pockets-are-an-easy-alternative-to-shelves/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/miolosdesign?source=aw&awc=6939_1499864261_d2a188ae9710d3e7d90804f49f42cfee&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=ca_location_buyer&utm_content=257839) Designer Javier Prieto Martínez created these leather wall pockets as part of a collection which explores the role of leather goods in the home. Storage space can be sparse in compact urban housing, creating a demand for [self-assembled shelving units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf), which require tools, and can be difficult to setup. These wall pockets serve as a solution to shelving as they can be hung anywhere in the home with minimal assembly. The products are ideal for holding accessories, books, [pens and paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilo75-pen-holder) or miscellaneous items. Each pocket is hand-stitched with a waxed thread and hangs from a leather rope. Martínez's leather creations are available in a variety of colors that range from light to dark. Over time, the leather will age, offering a home decor piece with a sense of character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimal Assembly Shelving:** Creating shelving solutions that require minimal assembly can disrupt the home decor market. - **Flexible Hanging Storage:** Developing flexible hanging storage solutions can offer innovative alternatives to traditional shelves. - **Aging Leather Decor:** Exploring the use of aging leather in home decor can provide unique and character-filled design options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating minimal assembly shelving options can disrupt the home decor industry by providing convenient and customizable storage solutions. - **Furniture:** Introducing flexible hanging storage products can present disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture industry, offering versatile and space-saving options. - **Leather Goods:** Exploring the concept of aging leather in home decor can open up new market segments and create innovative opportunities for the leather goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket Storage-Equipped Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-desk.md) - [Sleek Wall Organizer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mdf-boards.md) - [Modular Magnetic Wall Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-organizer-concept.md) - [Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pocket-chair.md) - [Vertical Honeycomb Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-art-storage-system.md) - [Building Block Wall Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-organizer-and-messfree-planter.md) - [Functional Flat-Packed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Vertical Home Office Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leandesk.md)