Most books are fascinating in and of themselves, but for those of us who truly love them, it stands to reason that the furniture in which we choose to house them should be as fantastic and imaginative as the stories within. Heeding the call for just such a thing are the five designers illustrated in [...]
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Modern home furnishings by Lago
Utilising simple shapes and forms into surreal combinations, Lago accomplishes magnificent home furnishings by being bold with its colours. Some of their designs, like the Tangram range, take on the form of aeroplanes, cats, ties, people, which, at a glance, is not at first obvious. Their forms are created by an assortment of rectangles, and [...]
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Head Shelf – imaginative 3D bookcase shaped like a human face
Perfectly shaped like a human head, Head Shelf by Samal Design, is not yet in production. What you see below is just the prototype, an imaginative 3D concept of the human head, complete with a protruding face. Very tall and wide, Head Shelf has more than forty separate compartments, allowing the owner to store many [...]
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MYDNA – unique bookcase design with twisted shape
A new furniture bookcase from Joel Escalona Studio, MYDNA is a modern bookcase design with a unique twisted shape – a chic and contemporary storage system inspired by the DNA double helix. The bookcase is available in three finishes – zebrano, oak, and black wood. The design is sophisticated, organic and stylish, a metaphorical statement [...]
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Surrealist furniture – Equilibrium bookcase by Malagana Design
Equilibrium is a weird and unusual bookcase design which appears as though it literally defies gravity. Each part looks as though it has been randomly thrown onto the next, with no thought or planning gone into the layout of the overall piece. Manufactured by Malagana Design, Equilibrium has a luxurious walnut veneer finish and is [...]
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50 modern living room furniture designs
From living room TV furniture to stylish bookcases and sideboards, contemporary Italian home furniture designers ALF offer innovation and style in modern living room furniture solutions. ALF take their technological research into contemporary living and incorporate it into their luxury designs, providing the end user with a product which is both modern and durable. Their [...]
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Sidewall narrow bookcases by Porro
Tall, slim and elegant, the Sidewall bookcases by Porro are made up of overlapping modules of variable height to produce a stunning piece of furniture which will bring a touch of style and organization to any modern living room. Sidewall can be ordered either as a wall-hung unit or on a bases which allows the [...]
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Ameba – unusual and futuristic style modular bookcase
Although it’s called a bookcase, it’s doubtful the Ameba would ever be used for storing books as it’s surfaces are too curved or sloped. Ornaments maybe, but the design is so unusual and so eye catching it looks fantastic just as a stand alone object. Made by Cedri Martini, the combined modules are made from [...]
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Multipurpose living room furniture by Nils Holger Moorman
Here’s a novel idea – a mobile, multipurpose piece of furniture on rollers which holds all you need for a modern living room. This unique furniture by Nils Holger Moorman offers something different to the lounge, yet is as practical as any furniture solution you’re likely to find. It’s a sofa, a chest of drawers, [...]
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Nastiq modular bookcase by Bleu Nature
New for spring/summer 2010, the Nastiq modular bookcase by Bleu Nature is a collection of stylish shelving when, added together, can create a number of innovative configurations. Each piece has four modules of weathered planks, available in petroleum blue, white lacquered MDF or wood. Fixed together, they achieve a modern furniture creation which is perfect [...]
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Buddha teak bookcase by Tansu
It’s not often you see a bookcase which is rounded, which is what makes the Buddha bookcase so unique in its design. Made from teak, this exuisite piece of furniture is from Tansu. It is handmade in Indonesia from environmentally sustainable plantation teak and the finish is a rustic java. Along the bottom are three [...]
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Cappelini Cloud Bookcase – unusual and surreal furniture
Unusual bookcases don’t come much more unique than The Cloud by Cappelini. The design is almost reminiscent of a knuckleduster, yet there’s nothing aggressive about this modern modular bookcase. Designed by brothers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Cappelini, Cloud has a beehive effect, which could literally go on forever, depending on how many you purchase [...]
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Modern living room furniture solutions by ZG
Twelve modern furniture solutions for keeping your living room tidy, organized and appealing. ZG Group offer a fantastic range in storage and media units, which incorporate bold colors and innovative layouts. Bookcases, one of the most popular furniture units found in the living room, are given a total makeover by ZG. Aiming high and wide, [...]
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