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While $175 for two shelf brackets seems a little steep in terms of price, there is something to be said for brackets that also double as super thin bookends. Two functions in one slim package sounds pretty good, especially if you think of the occasional avalanche of books due to an inappropriately placed bookend and how nice it would be to not worry about that sort of thing (ever) again… the price seems a tad bit more reasonable.

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Great book end and bookshelf which comes in Beech, Walnut and Oak. The book end is a powdercoated aluminum cube. Sizes and colors can be customized.

Water based stain and all natural Shellac finish.

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This steel shelf by Beerd Van Stokkum is softened with a lace-like cut out, making a contemporary material feel nostalgic.

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The Piegato wall shelf maximizes efficiency and material use by being constructed from a single piece of laser-cut steel. It ships flat and all that’s needed to “assemble” it is to simply bend it into shape. Available in yellow, orange, blue, and green.

Designer: Matthias Ries
Material: powder-coated steel
380mm H x 660mm W x 200mm D
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Take a look at this shelf: half wall sculpture and half functional storage object, it’s made from one flat sheet of metal which is then hand folded along perforated cuts, giving a stitched detail along the edges. There’s also two orientations you can use, which gives you an option to mix it up every so often.

by Gilbert13
H82cm x W58cm x D28cm
Powder Coated Steel

Indie Furniture certainly has hit a lot of the right targets with their new customizable furniture. Rather than selling a completed product, Indie Furniture provides universal shelving joints that ultimately require you to put together yourself with your own provided wood. The benefit of this is that you can customize your shelving to your exact needs, use any type of wood you desire, save a whole lot on shipping, and enjoy the task of putting together your own set of furniture. Customization is done through their online configurator which tells you final dimensions, how many connectors are needed, the cost of the connectors, and how many wood panels are needed—all in one convenient PDF! Brilliant I’d say.

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I love these angled shelves by ALS DESIGNS. Whether alone or in a group, they’re a lot more interesting than regular ol’ floating shelves (which, of course, is reflected in the price).

Left or right pointing angle shelf. Urea formaldehyde-free bamboo with a zero VOC, water resistant finish with 100% natural Tung Oil.

Designed in Brooklyn & Made in the U.S.A.
6.5″w x 26.5″d x 8.25″h

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Here’s another module storage system, this time by Piero Lissoni for Kartell. It’s made from a sturdy steel frame and acrylic resin doors, walls and floors, and will stand the test of time next to a cheaper version not made with the same materials.

I think something like this would look amazing in the kitchen.

Each unit is available with or without doors, and the base unit is available with either feet or wheels. The number of possible combinations is endless!

This minimal shelf is perfect for the entryway or bathroom, having just enough shelf space for odds and ends and hooks underneath for hanging items.

Available in white, red and black. Includes wall fixings.
Material: Powder coated steel.
Dimensions: 70 x 10 x 5 cm.

Note: Orders outside the UK will need to email designer to purchase.

Check out this odd trapezoidal wall storage ‘catcher’. I’m not quite sure how it attaches to the wall or how much weight it holds, so you might ask before you buy, but it’s definitely an interesting storage option. It sort of reminds me of the Barnacles by Plodes Studio (in that it shares an organic faceted shape and functions as wall storage).

The Catcher is a practical wall covering. It consists out of as many elements as you like. The elements can be folded together to form one object. The Photos show a Catcher consisting out of eight modules. You can design you own catcher and order the amount of modules you need, or you tell us the size your catcher should have and we will suggest a configuration. The modules can be connected side by side or back to back, they can not be connected side to back.

PP Plastic.
The catchers sides have a length of approx. 34cm and it is approx. 17cm deep.
The price stated is for one module only.

I love love love these modern free standing shelves. I think the key to these is that you really need the space in a room to have them set away from the wall with enough room walk around all sides comfortably

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Fixed or swivel bookcase, with square base. Matt lacquered wooden structure available in black, white or cappuccino, in 4 different heights. Max load: 7 kgs (15 lbs) per shelf.

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Ron Arad’s Bookworm Shelf is not new, of course, but it might worth considering for your library. It’s still an interesting and ‘fun’ sort of piece for displaying books.

Bookworm is a flexible bookshelf that can be constructed in various shapes. Its curvy structure is durable, functional, and eye-catching. Approximately 20 pounds can be stored between each of the seven bookend supports. Mounting hardware included. Made by Kartell of batch-dyed fire-retardant PVC. Assembly required.

Size: Each shelf: 8″w; As shown: 28h x 48w x 8″d

$425.00 ($382.50 Members), Buy it here.

These pieces from Way Basics have friendly prices and and no tools are required.

• Easy to assemble; no tools required. Just peel, stick and you’re done.
• Less than half the weight of particle board, pressed wood, or plywood furniture and just as strong!
• Sustainably made from zBoard recycled paper and completely recyclable.

Modular Table Set, $135.00 Sale $128.25,
Buy it here.
3 Spinning Cubes, $69.00, Buy it here.

Modular Table Set, $135.00 Sale $128.25,
Buy it here.

1-2-3 Modular Storage, $117.00 Sale $102.61, Buy it here.

Surprisingly affordable, these high gloss white shelves might fit the bill for your storage needs.

Fishbone Small Shelf, (35″w x 14″d x 46″h) $194.99,
Buy it here.
Fishbone Large Shelf, (42″w x 14″d x 81″h) $323.99, Buy it here.

Exterior of furniture is finished in a high gloss white
Materials: MDF, Wood Veneer

I don’t know about you, but I could use several of these to tidy up my stacks of magazines (all of which have flags of things to post or research) that currently take up most of my available desk space.

How often do we find ourselves with piles of magazines hard to access?
This rack is ideal for the storage of precious documents such as books, magazines, etc.
Bender comes as one whole sheet of metal. It’s easily folded and there’s no need for additional tools. Due to its vertical storage-system less space is utilized making it also ideal for tight areas.
Bender can be hung in a variety of different ways, combining colours and positions.

Designer: Hiroshi Tsunoda, 2008
Available in White, Black, or Red.

€68.00, Buy it here.

(This item’s link and price was updated 11/19/09.)