# Speaker-Inspired Shelving Lloyd Tex Uses Design Codes from Hi-Fi Speakers for its New Bookcase By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lloyd-tex References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/05/04/lloyd-tex-bookcase-jean-marie-massaud-poltrona-frau-dezeen-showroom/) & [poltronafrau](https://www.poltronafrau.com/en/lloyd-tex)  Lloyd Tex takes inspiration from [hi-fi speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-modular-sound) to create the new [Poltrona Frau](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltrona-frau-2) self-supporting bookcase. The bookcase features semi-transparent technical fabric panels that easily slide on a horizontal track to allow users easy access to its contents. Designed by the French creative Jean-Marie Massaud, the shelving system boasts a sleek aesthetic. Poltrona Frau's shelving system features changeable geometric patterns due to its [modular cubbies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving). According to the brand, the shelving uses "the most advanced technology [that] comes together with traditional materials such as wood in a delicate balance between different spirits of material." The bookcase uses an interplay of solids and voids to create a dynamic appearance. Consumers can select the fabric color in either light or dark shades. Image Credit: Lloyd Tex ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hi-fi Inspired Design:** Opportunity for incorporating the aesthetic and design principles of hi-fi speakers into furniture or interior design. - **Modular Cubbies:** Potential for designing modular shelving systems that can be tailored to meet the unique requirements of a user's storage needs. - **Semi-transparent Panels:** Incorporation of semi-transparent, technical fabric panels that can enhance aesthetics while providing easy access to contents of a shelving system. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create speaker-inspired pieces that offer customizable shelving while incorporating translucent panels. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate the design principles of hi-fi speakers in their designs, especially modular cubbies and semi-transparent panels. - **Home Organization:** Ability for companies to enter the market by providing modular shelving solutions that provide easy access to contents while incorporating sleek designs with innovative materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Furniture-Shaped Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers.md) - [Retro-Style Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bookend.md) - [Customizable Style-Conscious Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledoux-modular-shelf-system.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Architecturally Strong Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogma.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Modern Convertible Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blendend.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md)