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The Scroll Bookshelf is one of the most basic ways of managing your books in a tidy fashion. A metal sheet covered with a plastic sleeve and two sturdy end-rolls is what its all about. Unfurl the sheet and stack em books! And look! The ends have secret chambers to hold pens and other trinkets. Cute!

Designers: Xin-Hung Lin, Pei-Yi Chiu, Chia-Rung Shu, & Wung-Bing Lin

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Isometric is a wooden shelf that represents the “isometric grid paper used by artists and designers to represent three dimensions using two.”

Designed by Jenny Walsh, the Isometric shelf is on display at the I Heart Design Gallery in Cork, Ireland.

Jenny Walsh is based out of Dublin, Ireland. The Isometric is a handmade piece and many of her designs are offered in limited editions.

The Nautilus shelving system, showcased at Northern Michigan University’s first ever exhibit at the Salone Satellite, was designed to be a cherished family heirloom that, like markings of a child’s height on the wall, represents the advancement of personal knowledge as well as the coming of age. Inspired by the need for growth through learning, the ascending shelves symbolize the lifelong pursuit of discovery. Placed in line, the shelves act as a playful room divider, but when closed Nautilus becomes an adapted reading sanctuary.

Designer: Alicia Bastian

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Our innate longing for uniqueness and individual identity is something deep rooted and naturally expressed in the things we choose to have around us. Designer Caterina Tiazzoldi’s Parametric Bookshelves are a response to this desire. The production process has been streamlined as such that user can input just 3 parameters (length, height, & color) and receive a custom tailored piece based on a single model. The result is formal complexity that is compatible with the standards of contemporary industry.

Designer: Caterina Tiazzoldi

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Okay cat people, here’s something fun for you well read feline lovin’ groupies. It’s a 100% Cat Friendly Modular Bookshelf, yes that’s 100%!  Cats like the highest spot from which to blueprint their mutiny. The video says it all. Don’t ever say we’re biased towards dogs.

100% Cat-Friendly Modular Bookshelf
FSC-certified Birch Plywood

Designer: Corentin Dombrecht

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I have always wanted to put my favorite books on display, hoping someone else would see and enjoy them, but I have struggled with finding a solution that doesn’t look too deliberate… until now. The Piastra is a wall mounted book shelf that brings home the functional simplicity of the magazine rack to create an all-around dynamic interior object that allows quick and intuitive access to reading.

Designer: Flussocreativo

The satin stainless steel and hidden LED lighting make for a super clean way to show off your favs.

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Part of the “Imprints: Designing for Memories” exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore, “VERY BIG” is a bookshelf with accompany Chinese chess pieces. The joints are fitted with strong magnets to hold the chess pieces and offers a unique way to constantly change the visual display of books and whatever else you usually put on a bookshelf. Clever.

Designer: Kittichai Reawsanguanwong (Naa)

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My mind instantly conjures up the song "Somewhere over the rainbow" when I look at the L'Arco Della Pace Bookshelf. This visually stunning bookshelf catches the eye and captures the heart thanks to the charming rainbow hues. Built by Martino Gampe, the L'Arco has its roots in history since the architectural elements are no coincidence and seeks to replicate the Arco della Pace which is part of the Piazza Sempione in Milan. Measuring 124" h x 87" w, the bookshelf is constructed of vibrantly colored veneered poplar plywood segments which makes it the anti-thesis of the usually traditional shelves.

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When asked what it wanted to be when it grew up this ladder probably answered it dreams about becoming a Bookshelf Chair. That's the name of this particular project that comes all the way from India and is inspired by common ladders. This Bookshelf Chair looks like a ladder and certainly can act as one, but it's also a pretty comfortable chair to enjoy a quick read. The Bookshelf Chair has enough storage space for all your favorite books and magazines and will bring a touch of personality to your home office. So, what do you say, are you ready for your own Bookshelf Chair? Via Designboom

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The LAKO is a bent-steel wire rack that can hold several books, magazines and other publications – an ideal bookshelf for the minimalist in your life.

Designed by Marko Macura of Studio Macura in Netherlands, the LAKO is compact and light-weight. Made of powder coated steel bent into a functional rack, the LAKO has a convenient peak that can be used as a handle. It can easily be carried around the home, office or library.

The LAKO is available in several colors – some in high gloss powder coated steel, or polished RVS or polished brass.

How would you use the LAKO?