Milan 2014: architect Zaha Hadid has cantilevered a series of elongated strips of black granite to create a fluid storage unit for Italian brand CITCO.
Zaha Hadid lengthened the interconnected elements of the Tela Shelving for CITCO to make the heavy stone look as weightless as possible.
“Tela is a shelving system characterised by an interesting dichotomy: the solidity of the black granite of which it is composed seemingly dissipates with the elongated cantilevers,” said Hadid.
Shelves are connected to each other by sloping sections that support the cantilevers on both sides, so each of the three levels looks like a wavy line when viewed straight on.
This group of connections is offset from the centre of the unit and make the shelves appear to have been pulled up from a single flat piece of stone.
“At the centre of the configuration, its structural core, are the interweaved shelves which appear to open and unfold from a single surface to follow parallel trajectories,” Hadid said.
By taking an unconventional approach to the relationship between object and space within the typical home environment, designers Erik Olovsson and Kyuhyung Cho…
The Object élevé is an oak and black steel installation commissioned by designer Just Haasnoot for his home in Wassenaar, an affluent suburb in The Hague.
It combines storage and access to the upper floor via a series of open frame boxes.
Handmade in Mieke Meijer‘s Eindhoven workshop, the industrial nature of the piece sits in deliberate contrast to the pale blue walls and muted tones of the residence that was built in the 1930s.
“The construction, built from both standing and suspended parts, largely consists of open frames allowing the design’s transparent character to be maintained,” explained Meijer.
The staircase is based on the samba system of alternating steps to allow the staircase to rise at a steep angle, while still remaining comfortable to walk up and down.
The lower half of the steps features wide pieces of oak integrated into the shelving and storage unit. These also serve as spaces for plants and ornaments and form part of a desk.
Halfway up the steps however, the design and purpose of the stairs changes. The steps become smaller, and form part of a suspended structure.
It features a large flat piece of oak that acts as a shelf and display, and space for a makeshift bookcase.
Beside the desk sits a cupboard with three shelves slotted into the lower structure to complete the piece.
“We were inspired by the photographs of Bernd and Hilla Becher,” said Meijer. “The Bechers’ black and white photography is renowned for the systematic photo series of industrial buildings that closely resemble each other in function and design. We reconstructed these buildings into functional installations.”
The Dutch design studio also took inspiration from the German photographers’ work in one of their earlier pieces, the Winding Tower 01 table.
Bangkok designers THINKK Studio have created a modular shelving system made from wooden batons with perforated aluminium surfaces that slot in to create dividers or hide clutter.
THINKK Studio wanted to develop a versatile, stackable shelving design that provides multiple functionalities, including hanging space and adjustable surfaces.
“To find a fresh system for modular shelving we decided to start the project by thinking about detail first,” the designers told Dezeen.
They created a framework comprising jointed wooden batons that stack neatly thanks to the arrangement at each corner and don’t require any additional fixings to lock the individual modules together.
“The cross-section of the four legs is intentionally designed for stacking,” added the designers. “When the shelves are flipped horizontally and stacked on top of another one, the legs perfectly insert down and sit on the lower shelf.”
Flipping and stacking the units creates a random rhythm of the vertical bracing bars and additional metal surfaces.
Vertical batons on either side of the shelves protrude above the horizontal surface to provide a hanging hook.
Slits in the shelves and batons opposite create gaps into which the perforated aluminium sheets can be slid to provide surfaces for dividing the space, hiding mess or acting as a backdrop for objects.
The aluminium surfaces are also fitted to the two vertical bars to create an additional horizontal shelf in the middle of each unit.
The modules are available in natural oak or in a variety of coloured stains, with the aluminium sheets produced in complementary hues.
THINKK Studio will present the Stackle shelving system at the Ventura Lambrate design district during next month’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile.
They’re the latest handsome home furnishings from Chilean design studio Nueve. These floating shelves pair simple and functional geometries with contrasting colors and materials that give them a minimal yet fun aesthetic. Constructed in tepa, ulmo and lenga wood with iron sheet mounts, they’re easy to mount and perfectly sturdy for mounting on any wall.
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Bookcase by Anna Castelli Ferrieri with objects chosen by Jurgen Bey. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
Gamper‘s exhibition at the recently opened Serpentine Sackler Gallery includes shelving products dating back as far as the 1930s, which the London-based designer selected for their iconic status or to demonstrate how they relate to the objects they contain.
Turnaround shelves by Martino Gamper with objects chosen by Ernst Gamperl. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
Among the products presented as part of the Design is a State of Mind exhibition are classic shelving systems by designers including Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass, Ercol and Gio Ponti, as well as contemporary products from companies such as Ikea.
Book Show Case by Martino Gamper with objects chosen by Adam Hill
Each shelving product is used to display objects borrowed from the personal archives of Gamper’s friends and colleagues, including Newson, Arad, Lovegrove, Jurgen Bey and Sebastian Bergne.
Double Bracket shelves by Michael Marriott with objects chosen by Max Lamb and Gemma Holt
Gamper said: “There is no perfect design and there is no über-design. Objects talk to us personally. Some might be more functional than others, and the emotional attachment is very individual. This exhibition will showcase a very personal way of collecting and gathering objects – these are pieces that tell a tale.”
Paperweights and drawings from The Intellectual Work by Enzo Mari
The prototypes and inspirational curios selected by the designers include a paperweight in the shape of a bird’s foot lent by Enzo Mari and a collection of objects made at the Leach Pottery in St Ives, chosen by Max Lamb and Gemma Holt.
Dexion Slotted Angle shelves by Demetrius Comino with objects chosen by Ron Arad
Practical metal shelving from Dexion displays objects from Ron Arad’s personal archive, including a table he made from a Singer sewing machine base with a dartboard top.
L’Arco della Pace by Martino Gamer. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
Some of Gamper’s own designs feature in the exhibition, including his rainbow-like arrangement of veneered modular units called L’Arco della Pace.
Collective shelving by Martino Gamper. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
Gamper also chose to include a large archive of contemporary furniture manufacturing catalogues from around the world.
Together Library shelving by Martino Gamper. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
Two spaces at the centre of the Serpentine Sackler Gallery provide the setting for events organised by Gamper as part of the exhibition.
Gritti Bookcase by Andrea Branzi with objects chosen by Maki Suzuki. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
The designer identified a range of activities that demonstrate how people interact with furniture and products, including cooking, eating, reading, listening, writing, playing, drawing, dreaming and working.
Booksnake Shelf by Martino Gamper with objects chosen by Michael Anastassiades. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
Design is a State of Mind is running concurrently with an exhibition at the main Serpentine Gallery that showcases the work of American artist Haim Steinbach, who is known for including found and made objects in his art.
Campo Graffi bookcase by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi with objects chosen by Bethan Laura Wood. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
Wall bookshelf by Andrea Branzi with objects chosen by Daniel Eatock. Photo by Hugo Glendinning
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery opened earlier this year following its renovation and extension by Zaha Hadid, who added a swooping tensile fabric canopy to a brick building that was once a gunpowder store.
Gone are the days of using cork only for preserving wine! The mergence of the material in furniture-building has given designers the opportunity to craft eco-friendly pieces with unique (sometimes eccentric) looks. The Blackcork series demonstrates the flexibility, strength and versatility of the cork in a series of elegant stools, chairs, tables, shelving and even mirrors. Which is your fav?!
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A minimalist hanger/charger/organizer, the Dutchman breathes new life into the joint of the same name used for centuries in utilitarian woodworking. Sliding “dutchmen” make it truly customizable so you can make it work for all your needs. Learn more about its specially sourced wood —>
Using both walnut and river-recovered pine, the Dutchman completely originates in North Carolina, USA. The walnut is sourced from naturally fallen trees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC while the river pine is resurrected in Wilminton, NC. The river pine or “old growth pine” was cut more than 150 years ago. Because the trees are slow growing and so dense with pitch, many of them sank to the bottom of the Cape Fear River as they were transported to the nearest mill. When the mills along the river closed in the early 1900s, these sunken trees were forgotten in the muddy bottom. Using sonar, the sunken logs are resurrected and given new life.
The REK Bookcase Junior was designed to grow with your little tot! The 5 part system utilizes a unique S-shape design that makes it easy to shift without disassembly. Composed of poplar plywood, it’s also lightweight. Each section can be pushed together or pulled apart according to shelving need and spatial requirements. As the child’s book collection grows, so does REK! Get it here!
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Peliships earn their namesake from two nautical inspirations: water vessels and pelicans. Each of these wall mounted ledges take the form of a ship’s hull, but together they’re reminiscent of a flock of birds carrying your favorite things! Available in 3 sizes, in either maple or walnut, their subtle nautical aesthetic is the perfect compliment to the beach house or seaside studio. Get ‘em here!
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