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# Abstract Honeycomb Shelving
The SoftShelf by E/B Office Looks Malleable and is Customizable

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softshelf-by-eb-office
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/SoftShelf/2470169) & [eboarch](http://www.eboarch.com/)

The SoftShelf by E/B Office, an architectural studio based in New York City, is a [sculptural shelving unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving) that looks like a giant honeycomb section that has been manhandled and manipulated. Parts of the unit are squished and elongated while other places are larger and more shapely. This provides various spots for a range of different objects to be stored and displayed.

Made out of wood, the SoftShelf by E/B Office, who also created the visually striking [Seat art installation](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-art-installation), is fully customizable. The designers write, "Softshelf takes advantage of the rigidity and fluidity of wood combined with the precision of CNC milling technology to create a monolithic and continuous form, sturdy yet geometrically complex, and ultimately innovative." The resulting effect is utterly captivating.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 48% | 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

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Sculptural Shelving Units:** Opportunity for creating custom, visually striking shelving units that combine art and functionality.
- **Woodworking Innovation:** Potential for leveraging precision CNC milling technology to create complex and innovative wooden designs.
- **Customizable Furniture:** Growing demand for furniture that can be tailored to individual preferences and needs.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore incorporating sculptural shelving units to create unique and visually appealing spaces.
- **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can adopt woodworking innovation to create intricate and eye-catching designs.
- **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can cater to the demand for customizable furniture by offering personalized options to customers.

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