# Nobody & Co. Bibliochaise By Lisa Lehane | Published 2006-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-co-bibliochaise References: [gizmodo](http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/bibliochaise-168377.php) & [nobodyandco.it](http://www.nobodyandco.it/) Lazy? Literate? The Nobody & Co. Bibliochaise chair may be for you. Quite simply its the combination of a [bookshelf and a lounger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks) all in one. Sweet. **Implications** - Consumers are driven to purchase products that serve many purposes. The concept of the 'Bibliochaise' is a great example of this. By creating products that are hybrids of two separate entities and combining them together, companies give consumers functional pieces that have an interesting aesthetic. [Hybrid products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture) are especially appreciated by those consumers who live in [smaller spaces such as apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model) or condos and need to maximize their use of space as much as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Products:** Creating products that combine two separate entities into one appeals to consumers looking for functionality and interesting aesthetics. - **Multipurpose Furniture:** Consumers are attracted to furniture that serves multiple purposes, especially in smaller living spaces like apartments and condos. - **Maximizing Space:** Innovative products that help consumers maximize their use of limited space are in high demand. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Opportunities exist for furniture designers to create unique, hybrid pieces that offer both functionality and visual appeal. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can embrace the trend of multipurpose furniture and leverage it to create innovative and space-saving designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can cater to the needs of consumers seeking stylish, functional products for smaller living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Versatile Hybrid Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-hybridlounger.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-chair-design.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Multifunctional Layered Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n15-layered-furniture.md) - [Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlap-table.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md)