# Slotted Slanted Seating The Open Book Chair Keeps Printed Reading Materials Alive By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-book-chair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/26/a-seat-for-all-cool-jazz-readers/) & [dede.gr](http://www.dede.gr/) I find it strange yet incredibly encouraging that designs like this Open Book Chair keep cropping up more and more. A seating option that doubles as a [book holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand), it gives me hope that people aren't giving up on print books and magazines anytime soon. Designed by DEDE DextrousDesign, the Open Book Chair features a slot that drops back behind the sitter so that it can conveniently [store reading material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe). Although it doesn't look like the most comfortable chair, its [contemporary style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kartela) would complement many homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 30% | 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 - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The Open Book Chair exemplifies the trend of furniture that serves multiple purposes, creating opportunities for innovative and space-saving designs. - **Preserving Printed Media:** The popularity of designs like the Open Book Chair indicates a trend towards keeping print books and magazines alive, suggesting opportunities for innovative products that cater to this market. - **Designing for Convenience:** The Open Book Chair's focus on convenient storage of reading material highlights a trend towards designing products that prioritize ease and accessibility, creating opportunities for innovative designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The Open Book Chair presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create multi-functional and space-saving designs that cater to consumers' need for practicality. - **Publishing:** The Open Book Chair trend shows potential for the publishing industry to develop innovative products that encourage the preservation and continued use of print books and magazines. - **Interior Design:** The Open Book Chair's contemporary style offers opportunities for interior designers to incorporate functional furniture pieces that prioritize convenience and storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Tranquil Reading Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapters-furniture.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pocket-chair.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-chair-design.md) - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md) - [Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-chair.md)