# Bookshelf Tabletops The Library Exhibi-Table Shows Off Your Reading Collection By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-exhibi-table References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/25/slotted-table-for-books/) The Library Exhibi-Table is a [book-keeping idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand) which creates a unique design fit for bookworms and avid readers. The sleek, modern table contains [compartments within its design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taarof-table), dividing books into neat displays. This makes it easier to [categorize them into their respective boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life), and it's also a great way to exhibit your reading materials in a clever way. The Library Exhibi-Table brings a different reading experience for bookworms and nerds alike. **Implications** - **Do imp, not extension ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 47% | 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 - **Smart Furniture:** The trend of incorporating technology into furniture design opens up opportunities for smart bookshelves that can organize and display books in innovative ways. - **Personalized Home Design:** The growing desire for unique and personalized home decor presents an opportunity for customized bookshelf tabletops that allow individuals to showcase their reading collection in a personalized and stylish manner. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The demand for multi-functional furniture solutions drives the need for bookshelf tabletops that not only store and display books but also serve as functional surfaces for various activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore the development of bookshelf tabletops that incorporate smart technology and customization options to meet the evolving needs of book enthusiasts. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the concept of bookshelf tabletops to create personalized and aesthetically pleasing reading corners for their clients, adding a unique touch to home decor. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of multi-functional furniture by offering bookshelf tabletops that cater to the needs of space-conscious customers looking for storage solutions with aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlap-table.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Minimalist Book Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-coffee-table.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Storage-Packed Workstation Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-x-shelf-x-self-table.md) - [Book-Holding Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-sidetable.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md)