# Dog Shaped Shelving This Transparent Magazine Holder Keeps Books Stored in Its Acrylic Folds By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-03 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magazine-holder References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/617886614437233998/Bau-Magazine/Book-Holder) This adorable magazine holder is a perfectly playful addition to any kid's room or nursery. The Bau book shelf is made out of acrylic and resembles a small dog. Whether you choose to store your books, magazines, toys, trinkets or other small items in it, this furniture is about more than just horsing around. The folds of this acrylic coat are perfect for holding children's books. It could also work well as a magazine holder or coffee table in a living room. The [transparent nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag) of the piece makes it a modern addition to your home decor, while still being very playful. The see-through [dog-inspired shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition) is clearly intended for animal lovers with an appreciation for lucite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Home Decor:** Create similar playful and unique home pieces inspired by different animals that cater to different demographics. - **Transparent Furniture:** Design transparent furniture pieces with unique shapes and functionality that cater to modern home decor trends. - **Multi-functional Kids' Furniture:** Create furniture pieces for children's rooms that are both playful and functional in serving its purpose, such as holding books or toys. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Innovators are exploring playful and innovative design, through using interesting materials and unique shapes for functional furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Entrepreneurs can explore innovative ways to incorporate animal-inspired pieces into modern home decor that satisfy the desire of customers who identify with the playful aesthetic. - **Toy and Children's Furniture:** Companies could use the design of playful, functional furniture pieces to create multi-functional children's furniture that can also be used as toy storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Dynamic Architecturally Strong Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogma.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Single-Piece Wooden Magazine Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skola.md) - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md) - [3d-Printed Modern Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-side-table.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Chic Plywood Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooffy.md)