# Random Object Shelving Units 'Stacked Objects' by Emiel Remmelts is Held up by Objects By Michael Hines | Published 2013-08-08 | Updated 2013-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-objects-by-emiel-remmelts References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/08/08/stacked-objects-by-emiel-remmelts/) & [emielremmelts.nl](http://www.emielremmelts.nl/) Stacked Objects by Emiel Remmelts can best be described as tentative shelving. Yes, the shelves look fine. However, a closer inspection reveals that the right sight of the unit is held up entirely by a series of [random objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks). The result is a [shelving unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01) that was described by its designer as looking like a collage. The "collage" description is certainly apt as Remmelts picked up random items from flea markets to prop his shelf up. Stacked Objects looks a lot like the shelves you find in college dorm rooms, albeit much fancier with its ash wood and lack of textbooks/bricks holding things together. Stacked Objects by Emiel Remmelts also features a [clothes rail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table). That looks to be a bit trickier to hold up and as such would probably not be found in an American dorm room. Undergraduate ingenuity only goes so far. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Design:** The use of random objects as a support structure presents an opportunity for upcycled design in furniture. - **Tentative Shelving:** The concept of tentatively held shelving units opens the door for innovative storage solutions with a unique aesthetic. - **Collage-inspired Furniture:** The collage-like appearance of the shelving units suggests a trend towards furniture that resembles art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can explore the use of unconventional objects in their designs to create unique and eye-catching furniture pieces. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can tap into the demand for eclectic and visually interesting shelving units by incorporating unconventional support structures. - **Sustainable Design:** The upcycled nature of the shelving units aligns with the principles of sustainable design, offering opportunities for eco-friendly furniture companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Modular Grid-Style Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-shelf-by-spenser-atlas.md) - [Adaptable Flat-Pack Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pack-shelving.md) - [Customizable Style-Conscious Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledoux-modular-shelf-system.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Modular Organized Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-shelving-system.md)