# Combo Furniture The Rocking Couch Doubles as a Book Shelf By Angela Lowe | Published 2006-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-couch References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/a-rocking-couch-with-book-case/) & [umamy](http://www.umamy.com/2001-02.html) This rubber upholstered, [rocking banana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platero) is actually a piece of combo furniture. The Rocking Couch is shaped like a clever lounger, but it also doubles as a [book shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model). The concept is a must for design conscious people who live in small pads. Alternatively, the piece would look great in an ultra sleek office. **Implications** - Consumers living in tight areas require furniture that saves space. Small apartments in large cities often provide an inconvenience when it comes to storage due to a lack of space. [Multi-functional furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-furniture) will solve that problem by providing different uses for things that otherwise may have taken up space. This style is thus a must for companies looking to serve both suburban and urban needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Create innovative furniture designs that serve multiple purposes, saving space and providing convenience. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Develop products that address the storage challenges faced by consumers living in small apartments or confined spaces. - **Design-conscious Living:** Cater to the needs of design-conscious individuals who seek stylish and functional furniture for their homes or offices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporate the concept of combo furniture into the manufacturing process to offer space-saving solutions that meet consumer demands. - **Interior Design:** Utilize multi-functional furniture as a key element in interior design projects, offering practical and stylish solutions for clients. - **Real Estate:** Highlight the presence of combo furniture as a selling point for small apartments, attracting potential buyers who value space optimization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Outdoor Lounging Rocking Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panama-banana.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md)