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Smart shelving systems

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about smart shelving systems

Product • By Levantin Studio • Open modular steel shelving Abstra living

Open modular steel shelving Abstra living

The Abstra collection is a versatile storage solution made up of cubic modules. It is an interpretation of the European avant-garde designs of the 1920s. The linear composition is characterised by an abundance of air between the units. On the surface of the shelves there is a playful ornament of geometric abstraction that introduces visual diversity. The minimalist design opens up endless possibilities for home decoration combinations: you can choose a single shelf to place your décor on, or create your own ensemble. Place personal items that make your home feel cosy, like jars of cereal and condiments in the kitchen, or toys and books in the nursery. You can even hang them in the office to keep the files and folders you need at you... More

Product • By Motusmentis • Kaktus

Kaktus

A game of simple shelves fit in a solid structure of steel: this is Kaktus’ s visiting card. Individually or approached one to the other, it unites and exalts the sinousity and the linearity of shape More

Product • By HIMACS - LX HAUSYS EUROPE GMBH • CERCO

CERCO

Designed in 2012 by Federico Churba, CERCO is a rectilinear shelving unit made of the new-generation acryclic stone, HI-MACS®. It is a true work of art, which looks totally different depending on the position of the shelves. If they are all placed in the same direction, they give more linearity to the unit and a sensation of calm and serenity. If they are placed in opposite directions, the unit has a more disorderly look, creating a very contemporary, “chaotic” atmosphere. This shelving unit comes with adjustable screws, so it can be set up anywhere, including on the most uneven of surfaces. HI-MACS® was an obvious choice for these shelves, as it is very hard-wearing and non-porous, and any scratches can easily be removed by polishing More

Product • By KOLDING SCHOOL OF DESIGN • Fly – the shelving unit

Fly – the shelving unit

Five sheets of birch veneer, one shaft and a handful of dowels. Designer Joan Pedersen’s organic shelving unit is simple and beautiful. Fly, which is the title of the shelving, is an abstract representation of the fine wings of the dragonfly folded onto an axis with mathematical precision. Stored in a shallow transport case it takes up minimum space and is kind to the environment. Fly is part of Kolding School of Design’s exhibition The Tube which will be on display at the Milan Furniture Fair in April. The Tube consists of six white, specially designed containers each presenting a new product, an installation, or an experience with an artistic dimension, a commercial potential or, as Fly, a ground-breaking design. Curator and... More

Product • By great things to People • Cracked Shelf

Cracked Shelf

CRACKED SHELF is part of a series of products developed by gt2p using wood with dual FSC and Fairtrade certification of SSC-Wood Technologies. It is shaped with different kinds of convex tessellations, regular and non-regular (in this case hexagonal) made by rectangular pieces of wood, which can be combined freely in any direction, always filling the surface through such combinatorial. This product - from its general shape to the smaller pieces that comprise it - was parametrically designed using computer software. A set of pieces in steel of 1.5 mm thick was developed for the union system, which was cut by laser and folded with CNC machinery. In order to increase the possible combinations of the modules, a special emphasis was p... More

Product • By Benjamin Hubert • Industry

Industry

Modulor shelving system with industrial materials h 1500 x 1500 mm manufactured by Casamania More

Product • By Typ N • Tri – collapsible shelf

Tri – collapsible shelf

"Tri" is a collapsible wooden shelf consisting of two ladder parts. Stainless steel round trays are used as shelves and can be loaded and arranged as desired. When installed “Tri” is triangular and can also be used optimally in small areas. Because of its triangular shape the rack can be used as a corner shelf or freestanding object in the room. The collapsible shelf is expandable. Several segments can be put next to each other in a circle or in a row, opened alternately in the front and back. The mobile object works for regular daily use or as a flexible intermediate solution. It’s easy to transport, set up and dismantle quickly and can be stowed to save space. Visually, the interplay of the horizontal double and single bars and the us... More

Product • By MOVISI modular lightweight furniture • BUILD modular shelving system

BUILD modular shelving system

BUILD modular shelvingBUILD is the ultimate in versatile, modular shelving. Whether you use it as freestanding shelving, wall-mounted display case, room partition, or as a set of stools, these infinitely interchangeable flexible shelving units will make living and working easier.BUILD units come with special clips that allow them to be installed, wall-mounted, or reconfigured in minutes, with any number of units, anywhere.Each BUILD unit is identical, so not only can you stack them on top of another, locking securely in space for transport (closed version) — you can extend the system to your heart's content as your book, record, or speaker collection increases over time. Easy to install: no tools or expertise n... More