# Tectonic Timber Shelves The Wall Cracked Shelf Brings Striking Abstraction to Interior Storage By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-cracked-shelf References: [gt2p](http://www.gt2p.com/en/wall-cracked-shelf/) & [gt2p](http://www.gt2p.com/en/) A brilliant way to draw attention away from the clutter in your home is to offer a visual distraction with an eye-catching feature. Intriguingly, the Wall Cracked Shelf would manage to contain the assorted items of your home, all the while impressing observers with its complex forms. Great Things to People began with a base of [separate wooden panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet) that take some marvelously abstract forms. These were tessellated into a continuous surface in which darker lumbers are positioned adjacent to lighter ones. The optical effect is captivating. Added dimension is integrated into the gt2p piece with the arrangement of protruding timber segments. These shape [irregular cubbies and uneven ledges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledge-shelf) upon which various possessions can be placed. The Wall Cracked Shelf offers great flexibility in its size and assembly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Wood Furniture:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation include exploring new ways to create abstract forms and visually striking designs in wooden furniture. - **Optical Illusion Storage:** Innovative storage solutions that incorporate optical effects and visual distractions can revolutionize interior design and organization. - **Modular Shelving Systems:** The Wall Cracked Shelf showcases the potential for modular shelving systems with irregular cubbies and customizable assembly options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage abstract wood furniture trends to create unique and visually captivating pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate optical illusion storage solutions to enhance the visual appeal and functionality of spaces. - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry can explore modular shelving systems to offer customizable and flexible storage options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Clock-Accented Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-shelf.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Modular Grid-Style Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-shelf-by-spenser-atlas.md) - [Discreet Folding Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf.md)