A cross-section of a space lab in which we pursue our literary discoveries, Reaction participates in the perception of the piecemeal world that surrounds us. Micro-architecture for the interior, scenographic expression of exterior reality, Reaction prepares us for our return to the land of noise. Designer: Olivier Peyricot APCI
This is an hybrid between an ordinary bookshelf and a sculpture.The shelves are displaced in a wave like motion. This creates an interesting expression and a playful meeting between the wall and the floor. ADDI
The Plaza Branch of The Kansas City Public Library has a sculpture, titled “Good As Gold,” created by internationally known artist, Donald Lipski. The 500 pound sculpture was installed on August 2, 2005 and Mr. Lipski attended the installation and presented informative slides while he discussed his body of work, as well as the Plaza's sculpture. “Good As Gold,” purchased at a cost of $34,000, stands eight feet high and is a continuous loop of books resting on steel feet. Holes drilled into the books were strung like beads onto a steel bar. Lipski stated that the project took “two to three months” from inception to completion.
Most of the books looped into the sculpture came from the Book Barn in Bridgehampton, New York and were selected by Lipski based on size, color, and subject matter. As a special addition, a few books at the base of the sculpture are withdrawn items from The Kansas City Public Library's collection. The title of the sculpture in named after author Joseph Heller's novel “Good as Gold”.
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An American businessman Henry C. Yeiser set up a furniture factory called The Globe Files Co in Cincinnati in 1882. The factory started manufacturing office and filing furniture. In about the same time, a furniture factory called The Wernicke Co was set up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A few years later The Wernicke Co designed a bookcase, which consisted of different sized glass cabinet components. By stacking these components on top of and beside one another, you could create different wholes. The Arts & Crafts Home/Vintage Office
Book-shelf unit - with a distinctive feature - with wooden structure covered with veneer. Equipped with 3 drawers and 1 upper door, with polished steel or wooden or lacquered frontal panels. Design Evgenij V. Poliantsev emmemobili
Bookshelves often seem to burst. You always try to squeeze in another book into the last gap which is far too narrow. „Platzhalter“ gives in to force and makes space for more books by literally bursting. An initially hidden board stretches between the split halves and widens the usable surface. The more books you add to the shelf, the wider it opens. The classical rectangular shape turns into a V-shaped outline until the shelf reaches itsdefined limit. Farsen Schollhammer
This narrow bookshelf is ideal for books and collectibles in the living room, office or any room! Made of solid wood, this bookcase folds easily for storage and mobility. Four shelves offer ample storage, and the narrow design is a guaranteed space saver. Stacks and Stacks
Victorian period walnut revolving bookcase. It has a triangular form on a tripod base. Dates to the 1870-1890 time period. The triangular top spins 360 degrees. Solid walnut. Nice turned finial on top. Original brown porcelain casters. Original iron brace on the underside of the legs. Ruby Lane
Book Shelf Lamp keeps reading materials and instant light at your fingertips within arms length of your bed or sofa. Features a stylish, sturdy base with built-in scrolling bookends keeping your literature neat. Ideal gift for those who love to read or want to bring a touch of elegance to their bedroom or office. Carbon steel, fabric, 12 x 9 x 23 1/4". Taylor Gifts
The Lundia Rotadrive is designed to make the heaviest and most demanding storage requirements easy. Being a mechanically assisted system, it enables the user to effortlessly move huge quantities of fully loaded shelves. One drive shaft connects the roller bearings under each pair of upright frames. This ensures a perfectly accurate traction and extremely smooth, quiet movement of each mobile. With one effortless turn of a wheel you can virtually move mountains. Lundia
Lili Lite is a reading light, a bookmark and a bookshelf combined into one smart product. A sensor turns off the light when an open book is placed on the shelf. When the book is picked up again, the light automatically turns on. Lili Lite also has a switch to turn the light on and off manually. Lili Lite
Made by Carl Leistler & Son, sculpted by Anton Dominik Fernkorn, carved byFranz Maler, Austria, Vienna. 1850–1. When shown at the Great Exhibition in 1851 the Leistler firm's exhibits were described as 'massive, bold and masculine in design, and well adapted to a palace'. This bookcase was a 'cathedral in wood'. Afterwards Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria presented it to Queen Victoria. It was installed first in Buckingham Palace and later in Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh. It was given to the University of Edinburgh who gave it to the V&A in 1967.
Assembly Required. The great thing about this storage puzzle is all the many ways there are to solve it. Use the bookcases (assemble in left or right versions) as singles to draw attention to their zigzag design, or align two together from either side for a totally different effect. A set of rectangular connectors can bridge two bookcases to create one larger unit that "expands" to your dimensions. You can even connect them at an angle. Also available in maple. Crate and Barrel
Each row of boxes slide horizontally creating larger open areas, a versatile solution to shelving requirements, with the ability to run around corners and the flexibility to allow spaces for media. Simon Pengelly
Inspired by the DNA structure, this piece of furniture is trying to tell you that, the books you like, the music you have, the photos you store, and all that knowledge you have define a significant part of your personal identity. MYDNA can be on several colors and in two presentations: Static MYDNA, which is one single structure perfect for dividing rooms at home and Rotating MYDNA for easy access to books and more objects you put on it. Joel Escalona
