# Butterfly Paperback Perches Read in Peace Book Stand is the Perfect Place to Lay Open Your Page By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/read-in-peace-book-stand References: [coolbusinessideas](http://www.coolbusinessideas.com/archives/book-stand/) & [studio-kg](http://www.studio-kg.com/readinpeace/) Sure, you've probably got a number of side tables, coffee tables and other flat surfaces on which you can rest your hardcover; however, the Read in Peace Book Stand offers a place that's designed especially for that purpose. A creation of studio Kawamura Ganjavian, this [buckled stool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool) may confuse your guests at first, but its forte will be immediately understood with the way it holds open [stiff paperback spines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaverlab-farseer-e1). It cradles your novels with its generously angled panels, providing the perfect way to perch your book with reduced risk of losing your page. Multitaskers and snackers may even choose to take advantage of the Read in Peace Book Stand while reading. If you're seated in a sufficiently low chair, this white-painted pedestal affords you [hands-free literacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s30-remote). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 - **Specialized Book Stands:** There is a growing trend for specialized book stands that offer unique and practical features for readers. - **Hands-free Reading Accessories:** Hands-free reading accessories are becoming more popular among avid readers who want to enjoy their books while doing other activities. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** There is an increasing market for multi-functional furniture that caters to the needs and preferences of modern consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the potential of designing and producing specialized book stands and multi-functional furniture for home and office use. - **Book Accessories:** Companies in the book accessories industry can create innovative hands-free reading accessories that cater to different preferences and reading styles. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate specialized book stands and hands-free reading accessories into their product lines to cater to customers who value style and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Book Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand.md) - [Music-Playing Book Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-book-stand.md) - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Tranquil Reading Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapters-furniture.md) - [Mobile Reading Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropads-new-bookcase.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Minimally Engineered Bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end.md)