# Minimalist Multitasking Desktops Three Shelf Table Desks Provide Multilayers of Work Surfaces By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-table References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/06/standing-sitting-adjustable-bookshelf-desk.html) & [matejchabera](http://matejchabera.com) This hybrid furniture piece is both a [standing and sitting desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-bean-standing-desk) due to its shelf table feature. Ideal for busy designers, crammed spaces, families and people in wheelchairs, the Shelf of Tables is [also a bookshelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model). The minimalist yet multifunctional design comes from Matej Chebara, a recent graduate of the [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phytosymbiosis). The piece of furniture has three shelf tables that fit inside an adjustable unit, providing you with multilayers of desktop space. This makes it a breeze to alternate between different projects without taking up too much table room, while staying organized at the same time. Its solid ash construction makes it durable while also offering a pleasant texture. The cleverly weighted piece also has ball bearings that allow the shelf table to be pulled out without toppling the whole thing over. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Furniture:** The trend of hybrid furniture presents opportunities for disruptive innovation by combining multiple functionalities in a single design. - **Multifunctional Design:** The trend of multifunctional design provides opportunities for disruptive innovation by creating products that serve multiple purposes and cater to diverse user needs. - **Space Optimization:** The trend of space optimization offers opportunities for disruptive innovation by developing compact and efficient solutions for cramped spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of hybrid furniture to create innovative products that combine functionality and maximize space utilization. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of multifunctional design to create innovative and versatile spaces that adapt to different needs and activities. - **Workspace Solutions:** The workspace solutions industry can benefit from the trend of space optimization by offering innovative products and services that help maximize productivity in limited spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Multi-Use Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabinett-desk.md) - [Multilevel Minimalist Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-table.md) - [Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel-work-table.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Sleek Storage-Packed Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threesix-desk.md) - [Modular Working Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-working-desk.md) - [Minimalist Demure Designer Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backup-desk.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md)