Furniture

Literary Furniture: Bookshelves that Take Reading Seriously

June 12, 2012 by

bookshelf1The last time you decided to get lost in a savory novel in your favorite reading nook, did you ever think you would be removing a book from a book? Sounds strange? Take a look at this bookshelf – ‘Pagina’ made from the Italian design company Cassina.

Designers, Jean Louis Berthet and Denis Vasset have created the literal literary bookshelves and are the perfect design addition for your library, living room, or anywhere you love to dive into a good book. Whether you are a book lover or you just love beautiful furniture design, take a look at this bookshelf that will have you excited to turn another page.

The Pagina bookshelves come as 2 sides and when pushed next to each other look like an open book. The bookshelf still looks amazing when standing alone; the curvilinear lines create a statement in any room and are sure to be an eye catcher.

‘Though it appears inflexible and domineering, its individual shelves can actually be moved, and the varying depths (shaped by the curving of the front surface) actually allow for a practical arrangement of items based on size.’… Dorknob

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Designers are getting more creative with their recreating of traditional furniture into new and inventive forms of function. The Pagina bookshelves come in white and blue and are constructed from lacquered wood.

Whether you want to display books, collectibles, or family pictures, this bookshelf will create the perfect backdrop to hold your most prized possessions. Designers Jean Louis Berthet and Denis Vasset have designed a literal representation of what we all love about diving into our favorite books.

With your creativity and their unique approach to a traditional bookshelf, who could resist bringing these literary relics into their home? The next time you say to yourself, “That wall looks bare, it is missing something” – now you can answer with the beautifully designed Pagina bookshelf.

All photo credits: Cassina

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4 Comments so far

  1. Julie C. says:

    Two together look like an open book! I’m in love with these bookcases … I want them in my home!

  2. Jenny L says:

    This is designer! I love how they merge into an open book, to make us want to read.

  3. MomHomeGuide says:

    The bookshelves are beautiful — and look like they provide a lot of storage for books. That’s something my home could certainly use!

  4. These are beautiful! I hope the proliferation of the Nook, Kindle, iPad etc. don’t eclipse the need for great carpentry like this!


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