# Chair Bookshelf Hybrids Sou Fujimoto's 'Bookchair' for 'Alias' Doubles as Seating and Storage By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bookchair References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/06/25/sou-fujimotos-bookchair-slots-back-into-the-shelf/) & [haute-living](http://haute-living.com/brands/alias/5535/bookchair) Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has designed 'the Bookchair' for Italian furniture brand 'Alias.' This unique piece of furniture is meant to double as seating and storage. The chair fits into a cut-out section of the bookshelf where it can be kept when not in use. The back is formed from a single piece of wood and shelves inside the chair ensure a seamless continuation of the shelf when the chair is slotted in place. Multi-functional furniture pieces like the Bookchair will become increasingly popular with Millennial and Gen Z consumers, as the smaller spaces they live in require pieces that work double duty. As experts of multi-tasking, more Millennial and Gen Z consumers are rejecting single function pieces for ones that are more efficient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The trend of multi-functional furniture will continue to rise as consumers seek pieces that serve multiple purposes in smaller living spaces. - **Millennial and Gen Z Consumer Preferences:** Millennial and Gen Z consumers prefer furniture that is versatile and efficient, leading to a demand for innovative designs like the Bookchair. - **Integration of Seating and Storage:** The integration of seating and storage in furniture design provides opportunities for innovative and space-saving solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the design and production of multi-functional pieces to cater to the needs of consumers living in smaller spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate multi-functional furniture like the Bookchair into their designs to optimize space and functionality. - **Architectural Design:** Architects can consider integrating seating and storage elements in their designs to create efficient and versatile living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Dual-Function Seating Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-stool.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlap-table.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-chair-design.md) - [Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-armchair.md) - [Chic Single-Piece Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/void-lounge-chair.md)