# Newsstand Side Tables The Tabloid Coffee Table Integrates an Upright Slot for Magazine Storage By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabloid-coffee-table References: [timothybenfurniture](http://www.timothybenfurniture.co.uk/products2.htm) & [timothybenfurniture](http://www.timothybenfurniture.co.uk/pdfs/Tabloid.pdf) As you approach the Tabloid Coffee Table, you'll immediately see what sorts of reading materials are on offer. The contemporary piece of [lounge furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roach-clip-side-table) features a generous slot in its horizontal surface that invites you to arrange printed entertainment vertically. Serving as a [hybrid side table and magazine rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tab), the Timothybenfurniture piece is 20 centimeters tall and features a [square 50 by 50-centimeter tabletop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table). The slit is made towards one side of the object and embraces books, journals and newspapers as they rest upright on the floor. This orientation creates more space to place other items down on the Tabloid Coffee Table, be they snacks, beverages or decorations. It comes in a choice of a glossy lacquer or a matte finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vertical Storage Furniture:** Creating stylish furniture that incorporates vertical magazine and book storage will provide unique storage solutions for smaller living spaces and compact apartments. - **Multi-functional Home Decor:** Designing furniture pieces that can serve multiple functions in the home, like this hybrid side table and magazine rack, will appeal to consumers looking for versatility and practicality in home decor. - **Enhanced Coffee Tables:** Incorporating innovative features like vertical storage slots and customized table finishes will add a sleek yet functional twist to a traditional piece like a coffee table. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Industry:** By incorporating multi-functional and space-saving features into home decor, furniture companies can appeal to urban, small-space dwellers who prioritize practicality and style in their furniture choices. - **Magazine and Print Media Industry:** As more people shift towards digital media consumption, the magazine and print industry can explore unique partnerships with furniture companies to create innovative storage solutions that make print media more accessible and appealing. - **Home Decor and Interior Design Industry:** As consumers prioritize practicality and functionality in their home decor choices, interior designers and home decor companies can focus on designing and curating furniture pieces that are both visually appealing and serve multiple purposes to maximize space in smaller living areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Book Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-coffee-table.md) - [Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlap-table.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Book-Holding Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-sidetable.md) - [Tubular Literature Storage Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interspace-magazine-rack.md) - [Artful Coffee Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertushka.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md)