# Super-Sized Puzzle Furniture The Zelli Bookcase is a Puzzling Way to Store Your Stuff By Emily A. Davidson | Published 2010-03-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelli-bookcase References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=30&item_pk=35468&p=3) & [younesdesign](http://www.younesdesign.com/) Duret Younes of Morrocco designed this Zelli bookcase inspired by [Zellige mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reglow). Creating Zellig is a very old, traditional style of mosaic-making and artists are trained from childhood. The Zelli bookcase designer says the design process has not changed for one millennium. This eco-friendly bookcase needs no screws, nuts, bolts, dowels or allan keys. Each painted and enameled piece fits together like a perfect life-sized puzzle. Images courtesy of [Designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=30&item_pk=35468&p=3). Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/zelli-bookcase), [younesdesign](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/zelli-bookcase/2) **Implications** - The Zelli Bookcase is certainly an interesting way to go about storing your stuff. Durret Younes designed the bookcase from a traditional way of doing mosaics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Furniture:** The Zelli Bookcase is an eco-friendly and sustainable way to store things with its puzzle design. - **Traditional-inspired Designs:** The Zelli Bookcase is an example of how traditional designs can be transformed and innovated for practical use. - **Unique Furniture Design:** The Zelli Bookcase demonstrates the potential for furniture to be designed in creative and unique ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can incorporate traditional designs with modern functionality, as seen in the Zelli Bookcase. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use the Zelli Bookcase to add a unique and eco-friendly touch to their designs. - **Home Decor:** The Zelli Bookcase could appeal to individuals looking for unique and environmentally sustainable home decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Puzzle-Style Inclusive Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-furniture.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Simple Assembly Sustainable Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svolta.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md)