# Table for The Book Lovers The 'Ex Libris' 2008 by MOCO By Ayman | Published 2008-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-for-the-book-lovers-the-ex-libris-2008-by-moco References: [kostasvoyatzis.wordpress](http://kostasvoyatzis.wordpress.com/2008/02/04/moco-presents-the-ex-libris-table-inspired-by-ptolomeo-library/#more-1090) & [mocomoco.it](http://www.mocomoco.it/) Inspired by its own 2004 *Ptolomeo* and *Ptolomeo Wall* book shelf designs, Italian company [MOCO](http://www.mocomoco.it) presented a new table design, the ***Ex libris***, at the [Maison&Object](http://www.maison-objet.com) in France, January 25-29, 2008. A very cool design that will bring a library-chic look to your study or living room, as long as you have enough books to fill the table stands. You could use your DVDs if needed. "A new way of designing a table is a difficult and fascinating challenge that has been resolved ironically with a light and elegant top, like the page in a book, yet to be discovered, that finds support in overlapping books. Table with metal legs and glass top lacquered in black colour." [MOCO](http://www.mocomoco.it) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Library-chic Furniture:** The 'Ex Libris' table design by MOCO taps into the trend of incorporating bookshelf-inspired furniture into home decor. - **Functional Book Storage:** The 'Ex Libris' table design offers a practical and stylish solution for book lovers to store and display their books within their furniture. - **Innovative Table Design:** The 'Ex Libris' table design showcases a unique and visually striking approach to table design, with overlapping books providing support for the glass top. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The 'Ex Libris' table design presents a disruption opportunity for furniture companies looking to create innovative and visually appealing book storage solutions. - **Home Decor:** The trend of library-chic furniture, exemplified by the 'Ex Libris' table design, offers an opportunity for home decor brands to cater to book lovers and create stylish pieces for their living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate the 'Ex Libris' table design into their projects to bring a unique and eye-catching element to study or living room spaces, while also providing functional book storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlap-table.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md) - [Minimalist Book Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-coffee-table.md) - [Versatile Curvaceous Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proust.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Book-Holding Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-sidetable.md) - [Möbius Strip-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbelius-coffee-table.md)