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The chain bookshelf by Forme di sophia

toma — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:36:28 +0000

The dominant element of this object is clearly that of the links of a chain. It is broken, however, by a sheet of steel, both an allegorical element and the backbone of the structure on which the books are placed. Its strong visual impact comes to the fore when the entire length of the arch is filled with books.

Forme di sophia | Bologna, Italy

Flying Books – bookshelf by Kiril Gitman

toma — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 06:23:59 +0000

Designer Kiril Gitman from Israel created “flaying books” shelf. This a playful alternative to a bookshelf. You can adjust to your liking with your favorite reads.

Hold on Tight Shelf by Colleen Whiteley

toma — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:12:51 +0000

Your books are no longer in danger of toppling over. Over-sized wing-nut allows bookend to slide into place and be secured wherever it’s needed.

Even in this digital age, we all still have our personal libraries filled with those essential books we just can’t seem to let go of. Use the Hold on Tight bookshelf to keep your most treasured books upright, on display, and close at hand. A bright, over-sized wing nut serves as a bookend, which slides into place and can be adjusted and secured wherever it is needed, whether your book collection is growing or shrinking.

Designer Colleen Whiteley | New York, USA

Verso bookcase by Forme di Sophia

toma — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:24:25 +0000

A minimal and elegant line playing on verticality. Human beings instinctively feel an upward tension, a competition designed to better their fellows, and themselves. In this sense, the vertical line is the most radical idea in our history. Spirituality, research and art are therefore key instruments in the anti-gravitational essence of human aspiration, and which hold true as long as man continues to ask questions. Herein lies the sense of the question mark carved into the top of the figure.

Forme di Sophia | Bologna, Italy

Bridge Shelves by Outofstock

toma — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:16:32 +0000

A shelving unit inspired by the structure of a suspension bridge.
We have always been fascinated by this engineering marvel, which has manifested itself in iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge. Strong and functional, at the same time awe-inspiring, that prompted us to design this new shelf. The Bridge shelves can be used in a variety of settings, such as in the living room, bathroom or kitchen. Detachable suspension clips, made of bent metal pipes, enable the user to create one’s preferred configuration, be it for the display of personal mementos, bathroom accessories or kitchen spices.

Module-based Shelf by Rapolas Gražys

toma — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:59:47 +0000

Module-based shelf “Audžiu” / “Weaves” is designed using Lithuanian ethnic textile ornaments. The user can, depending on his needs, easily change combinations of segments and function zones of the shelf, allowing him to weave his desired composition.

Rapolas Gražys | Vilnius, Lithuania

“The Doublesided Duo Notebook” by Daycraft

toma — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:05:27 +0000

This is a product that facilitates both sides of the brain – the right and left side. “Doublesided Duo Notebook” – essentially has two sides – separated by leather bounding inside. The Hong Kong-based studio Daycraft utilizes two main methods of bookbinding – card and cloth to create a double-sided sketchbook with a double spine. It is made from Duoton Italian leather. One side of the notebook has 80 pages of a faintly dotted grid, while the other side has light horizontal lines, giving the total of 160 pages for ideas, concepts, and drawings.

Daycraft studio| Hong Kong

Foreword single-serve shelf by Said the King

toma — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 10:58:38 +0000

A minimal, single-serve shelf, Foreword keeps your favourite title within reach. Hang just one or in multiples.

Shelve a book at a time, whether you’re in the middle of reading it, adding it to your book queue, or in love with the cover. Keyhole hangers allow this shelf to be hung horizontally, vertically, or at a 45. Use for easy access, display, and reading lists.

Said the King | Toronto, Canada, USA

Rotation Bookshelf by Sherry An

toma — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 11:36:11 +0000

Rotate and Share
“What can I think of being put between two rooms? Some hooks for hanging, shelves settling books, and boxes for extra something might all be good ideas of sharing. Think about to change my beloved books with a person next door, or to trade some hung fashion items into my new look. What do I expect to see in the end? All of them!!!” – says Sherry An.

You can rotate the bookshelf to share the books with others who live next door to you. Set this bookshelf in the wall which is between your rooms to save more space. Otherwise, there are extra two boxes and some hangers for putting some stuff. There are different sizes of shelves for you to arrange. You can put across for books, or set it straight to be bookends.

Design: Sherry An | Hsinchu City, Taiwan

A novel way to Cover MacBook by Twelve South

toma — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:13:50 +0000

Hardback cover softens the blows

Protecting your MacBook is a top priority and it’s job one for BookBook. Slip your Mac inside the velvety soft, padded interior. Zip it closed and your baby is nestled between two tough, rigid leather hardback covers for a solid level of impact absorbing protection. The rigid spine serves as crush protection for an additional line of defense. BookBook creates a hardback book structure that safeguards your MacBook like few other cases can. Far better than any floppy neoprene bag ever will. End of story.

The real story. No two are alike

Each BookBook is brought to life with hand craftsmanship and distressing, ensuring no two are exactly alike. From dual zippers with leather pulls, that at first glance look like bookmarks, to the sturdy reinforced hardback covers, BookBook is a vintage work of art built to protect modern day Macs. The classic case was designed to be used two ways. Use it as a traditional sleeve or use the elastic corner clips to hold your MacBook in place while you work with it in BookBook. Dual zippers allow you to charge your MacBook while it safely stays inside BookBook. This case is designed with good looks and smart functionality, cover to cover.

BookBook is the perfect disguise

One of the neatest features of BookBook is the stealthy security it delivers. No one will see your MacBook when it’s tucked inside BookBook, even when it’s right under their nose. Sitting on a coffee table, dorm room or desk, BookBook looks like a vintage piece of literature, not an expensive laptop. It’s a great disguise and a simple way to reduce the risk of your MacBook getting stolen.

Twelve South