Containment of books is probably an ongoing problem for most readers of this site. What follows are the results of some of my digging around for really amazing bookshelves.
I tried to mostly collect shelves that are functional, but I had to start with the — shelf? collection? set piece? — that prompted this post, pictured left.
For the first time, the world’s most influential religious texts are brought together and presented on the same level, their coexistence acknowledged and celebrated.
A smartass like me can simply throw a copy of The Evolution of Species on top. See more pics at Mike and Maaike, buy it at Blankblank.
The Urbanworkshop Pogo Library is an integral part of the loft apartment of my dreams. It’s part of a whole line of similar open-space-friendly pieces.
The Lese+Lebe “portable reading room” initially struck me as questionably practical, but I have to admit that it can hold a decent library, and it would work really well in a “living pods”-type arrangement.
The Conceal bookshelf may not hold very many books, but besides being undeniably awesome, they’re cheap enough that you could afford to buy dozens.
Unalboler Studio’s “Salkim” hanging bookshelves are avant-garde, but also remind me of the neighborhood used-paperback store. Also check out their “Nar” coffeetable. (have fun navigating the flashturbation, though)
The Shelflife by Viable London comes with its own uncomfortable-looking chair. I’m not sure what the point of that is, but I bet it would look pretty hot after being filled with books.
The Etageres a livres is a fun way to keep houseguests constantly alarmed.
And finally, a bookshelf whose existence would be rendered irrelevent by actually filling with books — by Next Architects, more pics at Droog Design.
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, 2006-12-12 08:43:00 -0500
great collection of links, thank ya
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, 2006-12-15 06:52:00 -0500
book covers please?
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john
, 2006-12-16 18:06:00 -0500
Ignore him; as long as you keep it book-related.
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, 2006-12-18 06:08:00 -0500
Ditto rek and m.khan. I’m a bit of a nut for imaginative book display options, and I’ve only seen half of these products before.
I do not claim that my bookshelves are the most practical, but them may be the most readable.
Contrary to many accusations, I do not judge books by their covers—I care more about their spines.
So sorry to disturb you that we are a derect manufactory specializing in shelves and cabinets, we can design and produce, so if you have any needs, pls let me know!
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, 2007-07-01 19:51:00 -0400
Haha I had not seen that post. She didn’t even include a URL :-(
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, 2007-11-19 07:08:00 -0500
Business Proposal
Looking for Distributor, Whole seller, Retailers & Merchants who are in need of Display Racks & Store fixtures
Hi There!
Got your email address in your website. I would like to introduce to you our company cause we are looking for distributors and you might be interested.
This is Fairy Jean Agabao of T&H Shopfitters Corporation. We are manufacturer of display racks & store fixtures, roof rack, & garage system. Generally, we manufacture custom designs – we produce as per customers requirement & specification. We welcome any quantity and we can do short time production.If you have any project that you think you need our help on, you can count on us..We are willing to help you..
We search a constant partner for long-term cooperation- for Manufacturers, Designers, Consultants and Retailers who may need our fixtures/display racks. You may not need our company right now but you might be needing it in near future. If ever I am sending this email to the wrong address, kindly forward my email to the appropriate personnel who is in-charge in purchasing such items/fixtures that I’m offering to your good company. Partners not competitors…
Take a look at our company website..
www.gqshop.net If you cannot find the product(s) within this site to suit your application, please feel free to contact us. We will be more than happy to discuss in sourcing the required equipment. Incase the product you need is not in our website, photo’s or images, sketches are highly appreciated.
Let me know if you are interested..
Looking forward to your favorable response…
Thank you very much.
Regards,
Ms. Fairy Jean Agabao
Sales-Export
T&H Shopfitters Corporation
#1 Anne Raquel Building
Magsaysay Drive, Olongapo City
Philippines 2200
Juxtaposed
Containment of books is probably an ongoing problem for most readers of this site. What follows are the results of some of my digging around for really amazing bookshelves.
I tried to mostly collect shelves that are functional, but I had to start with the — shelf? collection? set piece? — that prompted this post, pictured left.
A smartass like me can simply throw a copy of The Evolution of Species on top. See more pics at Mike and Maaike, buy it at Blankblank.
The Urbanworkshop Pogo Library is an integral part of the loft apartment of my dreams. It’s part of a whole line of similar open-space-friendly pieces.
The Lese+Lebe “portable reading room” initially struck me as questionably practical, but I have to admit that it can hold a decent library, and it would work really well in a “living pods”-type arrangement.
The Conceal bookshelf may not hold very many books, but besides being undeniably awesome, they’re cheap enough that you could afford to buy dozens.
Unalboler Studio’s “Salkim” hanging bookshelves are avant-garde, but also remind me of the neighborhood used-paperback store. Also check out their “Nar” coffeetable. (have fun navigating the flashturbation, though)
The Shelflife by Viable London comes with its own uncomfortable-looking chair. I’m not sure what the point of that is, but I bet it would look pretty hot after being filled with books.
The Etageres a livres is a fun way to keep houseguests constantly alarmed.
And finally, a bookshelf whose existence would be rendered irrelevent by actually filling with books — by Next Architects, more pics at Droog Design.
— , 2006-12-12 08:43:00 -0500
great collection of links, thank ya
— , 2006-12-15 06:52:00 -0500
book covers please?
— john , 2006-12-16 18:06:00 -0500
Ignore him; as long as you keep it book-related.
— , 2006-12-18 06:08:00 -0500
Ditto rek and m.khan. I’m a bit of a nut for imaginative book display options, and I’ve only seen half of these products before.
— , 2006-12-18 15:27:00 -0500
now I know what to do with all of my books
— benjamin kinzer , 2006-12-19 10:44:00 -0500
The Conceal Bookshelf is wonderful.
— , 2006-12-22 19:16:00 -0500
decorating the home office and looking for ideas. these are great. thanks so much.
— j talbot , 2007-01-01 11:46:00 -0500
I do not claim that my bookshelves are the most practical, but them may be the most readable.
Contrary to many accusations, I do not judge books by their covers—I care more about their spines.
— Jim Rosenau , 2007-04-03 08:16:00 -0400
So sorry to disturb you that we are a derect manufactory specializing in shelves and cabinets, we can design and produce, so if you have any needs, pls let me know!
— , 2007-07-01 19:51:00 -0400
Haha I had not seen that post. She didn’t even include a URL :-(
— , 2007-11-19 07:08:00 -0500
Business Proposal
Looking for Distributor, Whole seller, Retailers & Merchants who are in need of Display Racks & Store fixtures
Hi There!
Got your email address in your website. I would like to introduce to you our company cause we are looking for distributors and you might be interested.
This is Fairy Jean Agabao of T&H Shopfitters Corporation. We are manufacturer of display racks & store fixtures, roof rack, & garage system. Generally, we manufacture custom designs – we produce as per customers requirement & specification. We welcome any quantity and we can do short time production.If you have any project that you think you need our help on, you can count on us..We are willing to help you..
We search a constant partner for long-term cooperation- for Manufacturers, Designers, Consultants and Retailers who may need our fixtures/display racks. You may not need our company right now but you might be needing it in near future. If ever I am sending this email to the wrong address, kindly forward my email to the appropriate personnel who is in-charge in purchasing such items/fixtures that I’m offering to your good company. Partners not competitors…
Take a look at our company website..
www.gqshop.net If you cannot find the product(s) within this site to suit your application, please feel free to contact us. We will be more than happy to discuss in sourcing the required equipment. Incase the product you need is not in our website, photo’s or images, sketches are highly appreciated.
Let me know if you are interested..
Looking forward to your favorable response…
Thank you very much.
Regards,
Ms. Fairy Jean Agabao
Sales-Export
T&H Shopfitters Corporation
#1 Anne Raquel Building
Magsaysay Drive, Olongapo City
Philippines 2200
Mobile: 639093717109
63 47 224-6062 / 63
63 47 224-6080
Gmail: fairyjane.agabao@gmail.com
Website: www.gqshop.net
— , 2008-07-08 20:27:00 -0400
wow, the designs are very unique…i loved the pictures, they look very nice…
— bookshelves ga , 2008-07-18 09:04:00 -0400
Forth image down on the right is my favorite.
Good work :)
— Crystal Elizabeth , 2008-11-24 06:00:00 -0500