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Royal System Shelving Unit A with desk shelf by Poul Cadovius for dk3 Designed in 1948, the solid walnut or oak wall-mounted piece doesn’t skimp on utility: Use it for storage or a work station while saving precious floor space.
Royal System Shelving Unit A with desk shelf by Poul Cadovius for dk3 Designed in 1948, the solid walnut or oak wall-mounted piece doesn’t skimp on utility: Use it for storage or a work station while saving precious floor space.
Bishop is an avid record collector—Rolling Stones albums are a sought-after favorite—and he keeps his vinyl in the shelving unit ”1.1,” a reproduction of Arbel’s first completed work. The kids can often be found playing video games at the desk in the great room.
Bishop is an avid record collector—Rolling Stones albums are a sought-after favorite—and he keeps his vinyl in the shelving unit ”1.1,” a reproduction of Arbel’s first completed work. The kids can often be found playing video games at the desk in the great room.
Konishi and Gaffney's bedroom is fairly austere, though a pair of dormers let in lovely natural light.
Konishi and Gaffney's bedroom is fairly austere, though a pair of dormers let in lovely natural light.
A pressed-steel Parallel shelving system by Terence Woodgate holds books and mementos.
A pressed-steel Parallel shelving system by Terence Woodgate holds books and mementos.
L' étagère en bois by Swiss designer Lucien Gumy is a solid wood shelving unit that requires zero screws or nails—each of the boards and uprights interlock perfectly. The overall size can be varied by using differing lengths of elements.
L' étagère en bois by Swiss designer Lucien Gumy is a solid wood shelving unit that requires zero screws or nails—each of the boards and uprights interlock perfectly. The overall size can be varied by using differing lengths of elements.
The Linework system of shelves by New York-based studio Visibility elevates and frames objects that one chooses to fill spaces with.
The Linework system of shelves by New York-based studio Visibility elevates and frames objects that one chooses to fill spaces with.
The Waveform's generous 13 inch depth will support the larger hardbacks, while its 22 inch length lends itself to a mix-and-match modularity that will make a neat visual statement. Read more about the Waveform here.
The Waveform's generous 13 inch depth will support the larger hardbacks, while its 22 inch length lends itself to a mix-and-match modularity that will make a neat visual statement. Read more about the Waveform here.
This unique plywood-and-slate combination makes a great choice for small bathrooms that require a corner bathroom vanity.
This unique plywood-and-slate combination makes a great choice for small bathrooms that require a corner bathroom vanity.
The couple's collection of books, pottery, and carvings are displayed on built-in shelves in the office and hallways.
The couple's collection of books, pottery, and carvings are displayed on built-in shelves in the office and hallways.
The residents of NHR have clearly mastered open shelving. Creating a great balance in their home this shelving system helps to colorfully curate the air avoiding formless clutter.
The residents of NHR have clearly mastered open shelving. Creating a great balance in their home this shelving system helps to colorfully curate the air avoiding formless clutter.
High Tide Shelving System.
High Tide Shelving System.
Nonconforming and psychedelic, these shelves from Muuto are customizable to redefine your space.
Nonconforming and psychedelic, these shelves from Muuto are customizable to redefine your space.
The wooden box is as functional as it is finely crafted, with room for clothes up top. Each niche holds treasures from travels, family keepsakes, books, and more.
The wooden box is as functional as it is finely crafted, with room for clothes up top. Each niche holds treasures from travels, family keepsakes, books, and more.
A custom unit with handleless, lacquered doors conceals a small workspace and ample clothes storage.
A custom unit with handleless, lacquered doors conceals a small workspace and ample clothes storage.
“It’s like Lego for grown-ups,” Fissmer says of Rams’s 606 Universal Shelving System for Vitsœ, which makes another appearance in the office. “It’s a responsible way to handle storage.”
“It’s like Lego for grown-ups,” Fissmer says of Rams’s 606 Universal Shelving System for Vitsœ, which makes another appearance in the office. “It’s a responsible way to handle storage.”
The units don't even require foundations—simple ground screws from Krinner are enough to support them.
The units don't even require foundations—simple ground screws from Krinner are enough to support them.
Get your books off of your desk and showcase them as floating works of art with the Conceal Shelf from designer Miron Lior for Umbra. When stacked with books, the entire shelving unit becomes invisible, allowing your library to take center stage.
Get your books off of your desk and showcase them as floating works of art with the Conceal Shelf from designer Miron Lior for Umbra. When stacked with books, the entire shelving unit becomes invisible, allowing your library to take center stage.
Lushna's dwellings are available in Europe and the U.S., though for customers in the latter, prices can vary based on shipping costs and taxes. The baseline price of Villa Massive, seen here, is approximately $9,375. The canvas-lined Villa Air's is $4,453. To see Lushna's full range of products, visit their website here!
Lushna's dwellings are available in Europe and the U.S., though for customers in the latter, prices can vary based on shipping costs and taxes. The baseline price of Villa Massive, seen here, is approximately $9,375. The canvas-lined Villa Air's is $4,453. To see Lushna's full range of products, visit their website here!
Lukáš Kordík’s kitchen centers around the blue cabinetry surrounding the sink, offering a vibrant punch in modernist fashion.
Lukáš Kordík’s kitchen centers around the blue cabinetry surrounding the sink, offering a vibrant punch in modernist fashion.
Sigurd Larsen's Click shelf is made of boltless, lacquered copper. With four screws affixing the units shelves to its girder, the unit is simply assembled, functioning seamlessly within the design scheme of a space.
Sigurd Larsen's Click shelf is made of boltless, lacquered copper. With four screws affixing the units shelves to its girder, the unit is simply assembled, functioning seamlessly within the design scheme of a space.
A familiar scene in the Benoit home: Peter paints at the Steelcase desk—"I do all my work here," he says—while Ando sits nearby, waiting for attention.
A familiar scene in the Benoit home: Peter paints at the Steelcase desk—"I do all my work here," he says—while Ando sits nearby, waiting for attention.
Designed collaboratively, the modular, oak veneer SHIFT Shelf won New Tendency the 2014 Interior Innovation Award. Freestanding or in front of a wall, the unit offers storage to suit any context.
Designed collaboratively, the modular, oak veneer SHIFT Shelf won New Tendency the 2014 Interior Innovation Award. Freestanding or in front of a wall, the unit offers storage to suit any context.
Nature/Nurture (After Otto Herbert Hajek), 2012. Walnut treated with brie wax. By RO/LU. For Sale $3,800.
Nature/Nurture (After Otto Herbert Hajek), 2012. Walnut treated with brie wax. By RO/LU. For Sale $3,800.
In the sleek kitchen, the white Ikea cabinet uppers seem to disappear into the wall, while the bases get a distinctive custom walnut wrapping. Flanking the cabinets are open bookshelves, which provide secondary function as a spacial divider for the children’s play area. A Dornbracht faucet sits on a slab of Vermont Olympian White Danby marble, which is also used for the island and backsplash.
In the sleek kitchen, the white Ikea cabinet uppers seem to disappear into the wall, while the bases get a distinctive custom walnut wrapping. Flanking the cabinets are open bookshelves, which provide secondary function as a spacial divider for the children’s play area. A Dornbracht faucet sits on a slab of Vermont Olympian White Danby marble, which is also used for the island and backsplash.
The Market Shelves blend rustic charm, thoughtful features, and modern details. Designed to rest flat against the wall, the shelves graduate forward, creating a balanced structure. Available in tall and wide sizes, each bookshelf includes bookend paddles that can be arranged where they’re needed, or removed completely to create uninterrupted shelves. The Market Shelves include leather details that not only keep the shelves in place, but also add visual texture to the piece.
The Market Shelves blend rustic charm, thoughtful features, and modern details. Designed to rest flat against the wall, the shelves graduate forward, creating a balanced structure. Available in tall and wide sizes, each bookshelf includes bookend paddles that can be arranged where they’re needed, or removed completely to create uninterrupted shelves. The Market Shelves include leather details that not only keep the shelves in place, but also add visual texture to the piece.
A 606 Universal Shelving System by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ dominates one end of the living room.
A 606 Universal Shelving System by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ dominates one end of the living room.
Offset shelving system by Tomás Alonzo for maxdesign.
Offset shelving system by Tomás Alonzo for maxdesign.
Just off an internal courtyard, a mudroom provides a prime place to keep sneakers. Each family member has their own shelf, backlit by windows that illuminate every pair.
Just off an internal courtyard, a mudroom provides a prime place to keep sneakers. Each family member has their own shelf, backlit by windows that illuminate every pair.
Shane Michael Pavonetti, an Austin-based architect and contractor, and his wife, Holly, built their eco-friendly home on a lean budget of $175,000. The cedar siding used on the exterior reappears throughout the house. Keen on recycling the wood, the couple added shelving to their kitchen as well.
Shane Michael Pavonetti, an Austin-based architect and contractor, and his wife, Holly, built their eco-friendly home on a lean budget of $175,000. The cedar siding used on the exterior reappears throughout the house. Keen on recycling the wood, the couple added shelving to their kitchen as well.
Royal System desk and shelving in walnut and brass.
Royal System desk and shelving in walnut and brass.
All of the interior furnishings were designed and built by LEAPfactory for this specific project. These pieces, including the reception desk, are made of laminated boards and the same reforested beech wood used in the school’s structure. A door behind the reception desk leads to a living room for the ski and snowboard instructors.
All of the interior furnishings were designed and built by LEAPfactory for this specific project. These pieces, including the reception desk, are made of laminated boards and the same reforested beech wood used in the school’s structure. A door behind the reception desk leads to a living room for the ski and snowboard instructors.
Ying Chang's Grid System desk sports a plethora of wire cages that function as easy-to-see storage cubbies.
Ying Chang's Grid System desk sports a plethora of wire cages that function as easy-to-see storage cubbies.
A view from the foyer into the living room, which features shelves of varying heights, shows the interplay of the bamboo-veneered plywood used throughout the house and the natural light.
A view from the foyer into the living room, which features shelves of varying heights, shows the interplay of the bamboo-veneered plywood used throughout the house and the natural light.
The plywood stair guards give a sense of stability and transition to this brightened tudor home in Toronto.
The plywood stair guards give a sense of stability and transition to this brightened tudor home in Toronto.
A black electric guitar, a vintage rosewood desk, and a side chair by Charles and Ray Eames sit at the foot of the stairs just beneath a photo of designer Barbara Hill herself competing in the 1956 Miss America Pageant.
A black electric guitar, a vintage rosewood desk, and a side chair by Charles and Ray Eames sit at the foot of the stairs just beneath a photo of designer Barbara Hill herself competing in the 1956 Miss America Pageant.
The Sing Song shelving system is completely customizable.
The Sing Song shelving system is completely customizable.

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