Posts tagged: bookshelf
The Letters Bookshelf.
By Chrisjob
2009 has seen plenty of typography inspired design, from vintage sign lettering to bold alphabets in prints and wall decals. So, it certainly makes sense to take the trend full circle, and use letters to support literature, the very records of language. Designed by recent industrial design graduate Pieter de Leeuw, the letters are made from expanded polystyrene and coated for wear and tear. A remake should be easy enough, provided you can get yo » READ MORE
How To: Make an Easy Circular Bookshelf for Under $6.00.
By ChrisjobOne contractor grade cardboard tube + a bit of time = nearly instant bookshelf.
From Kootoyoo: "I had originally purchased only 1 tube to make a toy box for the smallest...it kicked around the floor of the craft room for a while & I'd done nothing with it.All the while I'd been enjoying posts from this tumblr.
http://bookshelves.tumblr.com/
...then I got to thinking how they'd be wonderful as a bookshelf & that's what I've done. I've left the t » READ MORE
Porcupine Bookshelf
By DIY Maven
The Porcupine Bookshelf by Holly Palmer celebrates negative space. When books are not in the shelf's 18 crannies, their essence remains. Or something like that. The shelf, » READ MORE
The Lorna Corner Shelf
By DIY Maven
The Lorna Corner Shelf by William Feeney takes delightful advantage of odd corners. It measures 78" X 14" X 14" and clocks in at a hefty $1,495. This makes me do two things. » READ MORE
How to Make and Install and Invisible Book Shelf--The Video Version
By DIY Maven
Here's a really easy-to-follow video explaining the process of making and installing one of those cool, invisible bookshelves. To make one, you'll need to assemble the following » READ MORE
The SoundShelf
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Form follows function and the form of the Soundshelf literally functions as a piece of furniture, well, if you consider a bookshelf to be furniture. Designed as a L-shaped shelf or a standing DVD tower, both styles are modern and sleek.
How To: Make Custom Magazine Files
By ChrisjobMonica has created the perfect DIY organizational project: custom magazine files that fit not only your room's decor, but your bookshelfs actual dimensions. These are guaranteed to look much more sharp and last way longer than ye old Flyt...
So says Monica, "Having gone to many different stores in the Bay Area, we decided that to be most efficient we would have to embark on a journey to create our own boxes. This turned out not only to be th » READ MORE
Make an inverted bookshelf.
By DIY Maven
Instructables has a very intriguing tutorial of an inverted bookshelf. The maker, fungus amungus, used a simple wooden shelf and brackets along with the help of some elastic webbing and a stable gun to fabricate the optical illusion. And like all magic, a peek behind the curtain reveals all!
For the entire tutorial, visit Instructables.
Religious Bookshelf
By DIY Maven
Juxtaposed: Religion was designed by Mike and Maaike. The shelf brings together 7 of the world’s most influential religious texts. Note how they are at the same level. Very cool. Offered in a limited edition of 50 it’s available through blankblank for a hefty $2500, which, I’m assuming includes the texts. As usual, I’m left to consider its DIY-ability. A big ol’ slab of wood, a table saw & dado blades for roughing it out and then a dedicated » READ MORE
The Rubber Band Bookcase
By DIY Maven
The Elastico Bookcase ($110) by Arianna Vivenzio is made out of an ‘elastomeric’ band that is wrapped around two metal pegs which are in turn secured to the wall. The band’s tension will form to any shape. Interesting: absolutely. Trustworthy: not so sure.
The Bookman
By DIY Maven
He’s my kind of guy: tall, strapping and loves books. Designed by Kazmierz Szmauz, Bookman stands 70 inches high and 45 inches wide. He’s made of mahogany and seems to prefer books that are no more than 8" high. Available in three different poses, Bookman will run you about $1,700 through Any Amount of Books. DIYable? For a skilled woodworker, sure, why not. Via.
The Flybrary Bookshelf
By DIY Maven
Designer Satina Turner has created a unique shelf to hold your hardcovers. Canadian House & Home took it one step further and added a tray, an alarm clock and a petite vase of flowers to make a lovely and interesting bedside table. The Flybrary Shelf is available through Umbria.com for a rather reasonable $26.50. Via Poppy Talk.
Photo courtesy of Canadian House & Home
DIY INVISIBLE BOOKSHELF
By berryberrHow Cool: A Bookshelf Made from Books.
By fabulouslygreen
My love for books spilleth over this morning. Bookish design finds and inspiration for home, office or your closet.
This wall unit by Vitra contributing designer Werner Asslinger redefines the definition of the word ‘bookshelf.’ An interesting functional mix of old materials (those outdated titles) with a modernist’s love of modular:
How Studio Asslingler puts these books in balance:
Via Fabulously Green: DesignSpotter
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The book of enlightenment.
By DIY Maven
This clever light nestles between your books, casting its warm glow upon all who seek enlightenment. Made of white plexiglass, the lamp measures 24 cm x 17 cm and is illuminated by a 9 watt energy-saving lamp. Much as all books, on its binding and cover is the title: ‘The Enlightenment’. Available at Studiomeiboom for 89 Euro or 130 US, 10% of which goes to charity.
Another DIY-able Bookshelf!
By DIY Maven
A 2" x 6" (or 8") and a jig saw is just about all you need to make this leaning book shelf by Mark Reigelman. And, if you DIY'd it, you'd be the first on your block to have such a thing, because Reigelman's 'Books Shelve' is only a prototype. Via Apartment Therapy.
Book Shelf...Made From A Book.
By ChrisjobThere's been several DIY versions of these floating 'round the net, and they're now available en masse for approximately 20 GBP from I Want One of Those!
"Bookshelves whilst being terribly useful, have never really managed the style leap into cool. They are after all just shelves. Well not so the Book Shelf however. For this tome is (of course) not a book at all, but a shelf that looks just like one. Simply attach it to your wall (all the bits are » READ MORE
How can I create a hanging bookshelf off the wall?
By adilip Look at the photo attached. Does anyone know how that is possible? I think it is clean and simple.
Attention Woodworkers: Make this Pisa Bookshelf!!
By DIY Maven
Check this out...a bookshelf that leans but doesn’t topple over. It measures 12.5" deep x 29" wide x 63.5" high. The website on which it's featured says it’s made out of sonokeling–or Indian Rosewood–veneer. However, it looks like another job for ye ole 2 x 6's, if you ask me. (P.S. I'll take the guy reading the book too. Grrr.)
