Axel Schaefer's Fireplace/Coffee Table Illuminates Living Rooms
Brian G Randles — September 13, 2009 — Art & Design
References: coroflot
Coffee table books everywhere need to run for the bookshelves. The new fireplace/coffee table hybrid, designed by Axel Schaefer, is here to light a fire under your day-to-day conversation.
Axel Schaefer's unique design makes the coffee table stand out already, and including a fireplace with the bio-ethanol, smokeless, odorless flame adds even more to the attractive piece. The innovative table is available in multiple colors and finishes.
Implications - In light of the recent economic downturn, consumers are looking to save money wherever they can. One of the best ways a company or brand can capitalize on this movement is through the creation of products that serve more than one purpose. By offering a versatile product good for more than one thing, the company appeals to a consumer's pragmatic and economical sense.
Axel Schaefer's unique design makes the coffee table stand out already, and including a fireplace with the bio-ethanol, smokeless, odorless flame adds even more to the attractive piece. The innovative table is available in multiple colors and finishes.
Implications - In light of the recent economic downturn, consumers are looking to save money wherever they can. One of the best ways a company or brand can capitalize on this movement is through the creation of products that serve more than one purpose. By offering a versatile product good for more than one thing, the company appeals to a consumer's pragmatic and economical sense.
Trend Themes
1. Multipurpose Furniture - Designing furniture that serves multiple functions allows companies to cater to the pragmatic and economical needs of consumers.
2. Innovative Home Decor - Creating unique and eye-catching home decor items like the fireplace/coffee table hybrid opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation.
3. Sustainable Living Solutions - Developing products that utilize clean and environmentally-friendly technologies, such as bio-ethanol flames, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the pursuit of sustainable living.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore new designs and functionalities to meet the demand for multipurpose furniture.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can embrace innovative concepts like the fireplace/coffee table hybrid to create captivating products for consumers.
3. Sustainable Living - The sustainable living industry can leverage technologies like bio-ethanol flames to offer eco-friendly solutions for modern homes.
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