# Greek Statue-Inspired Shelving The Venus de Milo Bookcase is Contemporary and Historical By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-de-milo-bookcase References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/01/06/Bookcase-Shaped-like-the-Venus-de-Milo/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/bookcase/2117530) The Venus de Milo Bookcase is made for those who have a deep appreciation for [ancient Greek artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhe-collection), in particular, famous statues. Taking on the iconic silhouette of the Venus de Milo, the [shelving unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv) has a curvaceous shape that will add a womanly touch to any living space. Although the Venus de Milo Bookcase clearly targets artistic souls, it will also appeal to stylish individuals looking to add a [funky piece of history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-home-object) in their homes. Considering that the real thing resides safely at the Louvre in Paris, France, a replica of the statue is simply not as impressive. However, an interpretation of the breathtaking work of art is. The Venus de Milo Bookcase was designed by Ольга. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Ancient Greek Art-inspired Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern home decor pieces that draw inspiration from iconic ancient Greek artwork, appealing to art lovers and style-conscious individuals. - **Replica Interpretations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce replicas of famous historical artworks, such as statues, providing affordable alternatives for art enthusiasts who can't access the original. - **Fusion of History and Contemporary Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine historical elements, like famous artworks, with contemporary designs to create unique and visually striking furniture pieces that cater to diverse tastes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology, such as augmented reality, to allow customers to visualize ancient Greek art-inspired decor in their own homes before making a purchase. - **Art Reproduction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced scanning and 3D printing technologies to produce highly accurate replicas of famous historical artworks, offering an accessible way for art collectors and enthusiasts to own iconic pieces. - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with contemporary artists and designers to create furniture collections that seamlessly blend historical references with innovative materials and construction techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mother Goddess Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-folding-chair.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Contemporary Clean-Line Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magis.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Clock-Accented Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-shelf.md) - [Speaker-Inspired Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lloyd-tex.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md)