The Online Architecture and Design Exhibition
A design shelf differs from its contemporary counterpart in its original use of form, color, construction or materials, as in hexagonal cardboard shelving. On ArchiExpo, such items are categorized by properties including style (e.g., minimalist), materials or function.
These shelves may take on unusual sculptural or organic forms, constituting a focal point in a domestic or a commercial setting. Curved or sloped configurations challenge conventional storage and display modalities for books, DVDs and other items. Modular, stackable, wall-mounted or freestanding, they may incorporate seating, lighting or other features.
Unusual construction materials include reinforced concrete, cardboard and leather. Wall-mounted shelves may be supported by brackets or a track system, the latter especially useful for multiple shelves. Fasteners may be visible or concealed.
Design and dimensions should be appropriate for available space and surrounding decor. A shelf with an unusual shape may constitute an interesting centerpiece or room partition, but often occupies more space than other models. When favoring function over form, shelf capacity may be more important than color or style.
Freestanding or wall-mounted, shelf size and strength must be suitable for the objects to be stored. Verify that the wall is sturdy enough to bear the weight of the shelf and its contents. Another factor is the choice between fixed and mobile shelves. Certain models, such as those in concrete, are difficult to move.
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Original design wooden modular shelf SYSTEM by Piero Lissoni Porro
Versatile, intelligent, flexible: System enters the home and the office to meet the needs of personalities, inclinations and lifestyles of those who live there. With the wide variety and superior quality of its finishes,...
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Original design glass wall shelf MENSOLE by L.Gerussi & C.M.Sartoris FIAM ITALIA
mensole design Leandro Gerussi - Carlo Mariano Sartoris Shelf in...
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Design wooden shelf by Achille Castiglioni JOY Zanotta
rotating shelf unit Shelves made of medium density fiberboard,...
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Design lacquered wall shelf by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec CORNICHES VITRA HOME
Corniches arose from the need for small spaces for the spontaneous storage of miscellaneous objects. 'The same way that we hang our belongings on a rock jutting from a cliff before diving into the sea, we need...
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Design wall shelf by Alvar Aalto (scandinavian) 112A Artek
WALL SHELF 112A Designer: Alvar Aalto Year: 1936 Holders birch,shelf birch veneer.Coating options:natural...
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Original design lacquered wall shelf BOOKWORM by Ron Arad Kartell
An artist creativity combined with a great company's technology, gives life to a bookcase design of industrial scale that can rightfully be considered the world's most daring and revolutionary: Bookworm, the...
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Design wall shelf by Charlotte Perriand 526 NUAGE Cassina
The compositions go from sideboards and cupboards to bookshelves, with ground support or hung following symmetrical and asymmetrical plans, or even free-standing bookcases...
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Original design concrete shelf DUCTAL® : SET OF CUBES Lafarge concrete
Bookshelves were one of the first uses of Ductal®. The high-performance fiber-reinforced material permitted...
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Original design lacquered modular shelf BOOGIE WOOGIE by Stefano Giovannoni MAGIS
Shelving system. Stacking and adjoining. Boogie Woogie...
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Original design wooden and metal shelf LUIGI NUOVO by Gaetano Pesce Bernini
The inspiration comes from the bookcase of the series entitled "Luigi" or "Do you love me?" designed in 1982 by Gaetano Pesce for Bernini. The name of the collection was a scheme in itself: a friend...
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Minimalist design glass wall shelf BLADE by Studio De-Stil Calligaris Italian home design since 1923
Design meets function in the...
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Original design shelf by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec CLOUD Cappellini
Modular double-faced bookcase produced in white polyethylene....
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Original design lacquered shelf LES CONTEMPORAINS: MIC MAC by Philippe Bouix ROCHE BOBOIS
Movable bookcase in rigid polyurethane with matte lacquer...
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Minimalist design wooden and metal shelf SQUARE by Giuseppe Vigano Tisettanta
Bookcase unit to be horizontaly or vertically positioned....
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Original design plastic shelf TWISTY by Paolo Gentile drydesign
Multifunctional module made of polyethylene produced in three versions: Basic, OPEN, POT. Its unusual curves and interlocking supports allow Twisty...
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Original design metal shelf By Julien VIDAME VIDAME CREATION
[prices at www.vidamecreation.com] Bookshelf, low table, bedside or small furniture. Range of shelves in powder-coated aluminium or olded varnish, also available customized, and in all colours. The company VIDAME has build his own bending machine to get that shape because manucturers could not. Waves are studied to receive...
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Original design metal shelf DOiT by A.Radice and F.Orlandini Caoscreo è un brand Terenzi srl
DOiT 57/90/120 Metapiega Collection Design by Andrea Radice - Folco Orlandini Bookshelf/creative wall in painted metal, available in 3 sizes(cm 57-90-120). The lightness of its line is given by the clever...
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Minimalist design lacquered modular shelf CUBIT MODUL CD24 Mymito GmbH Cubit
Cubit modular shelving system Material: MDF, white lacquered External dimension: 24 x 16 x 17,2 cm Internal dimension: 22 x 14 x 14,9 cm The CD shelf CD24 fits ca. 24 CDs, accessories and other nice small things. "Cubit is a modular shelving system made from MDF. It consists of 25 formats in 8 depths and was made according to the exact standard measurements for...
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Original design low shelf MB29 CARPANELLI CONTEMPORARY
Question Mark Piece of furniture, natural finish (51x28x101h cm) From a punctuation mark to a design of great functionality, this piece of furniture...
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Original design plastic modular shelf Etagere LINK by Martijn Prins Qui est Paul
One might think that these are pieces of chairs without feet...
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Minimalist design wooden and metal shelf NATSIQ by Frank Lefebvre & Bastien Taillard BLEU NATURE
Shelf Natsiq Outdoor Lacquered...
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Minimalist design metal shelf NAVIGLIO Tonin Casa
Bookcase for living and sleeping area. Structure in lacquered metal planchet;...
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Minimalist design metal shelf RIGO : ESPONGO Lamberti Decor
A light-hearted yet charming succession of empty and...
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Original design glass shelf LOTUS by Karim Rashid TONELLI Design
Lotus Design: Karim Rashid 2005 Display...
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Original design glass and wood shelf ART145 Wissmann-Raumobjekte
Set of shelves prop art145 Whether for use as hi-fi rack or bookcase, prop art145 is eminently versatile. The asymmetrical arrangement of the shelf boards, in addition to the coat of paint on the...
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Original design modular metal shelf FLUID by Arik Levy DESALTO spa
The Fluid project explores infinite spatial possibilities through a single element, mimicking DNA...
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Original design wood wall shelf IL PEZZO 5 CABINETS AND SHELVES Il Pezzo Mancante
The delicate pattern of carvings, the precious grain of wood and the brightness of castings give rythm to wall...
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Minimalist design metal wall shelf INOX WALL RACK by Maurizio Peregalli ZEUS
Inox wall rack Maurizio Peregalli...
