Furniture

September 15, 2016

Modern Bookcases Cleverly Revolve to Reveal a Secret Room

With a penchant for design that is both functional and fresh, São Paulo-based architect Consuelo Jorge constructs inventive interiors that showcase simplicity and play with space. While her neutral color palette and clean lines may appear unassuming, she is also known for her creative quirks, like her recent spin on the classic bookshelf. Aptly designed to accent the avant-garde home of a Brazilian art collector, Jorge’s shelving unit is more than meets the eye.

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April 1, 2016

Ingenious Rocking Chair Knits a Hat for You as You Sway Back and Forth

Knitting and sitting in a rocking chair are both relaxing activities that designers Damien Ludi and Colin Peillex have combined into one innovative, low-tech piece of furniture. Aptly dubbed Rocking Knit, this multitasking chair uses kinetic energy, produced from the rocker's gliding motion, to knit a winter hat as you gently sway back and forth. The chair both resembles and is used as a typical wooden glider.

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October 9, 2015

Slanted Modular Shelving Unit Requires No Glue, Screws, or Complex Instructions

If you've ever assembled a piece of furniture, you know that it can be a complex challenge. But, what if we told you that there's a shelving system out there that doesn't require glue or screws? Designer Aurlien Veyrat of Objet Optimis has created a piece known as the L Shelf, which utilizes a simple design to help users store their beloved possessions.

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