From Russian designer Maria Yasko comes the modular shelving unit
The clever and playful shelves are made from Corian and offers users a unique and individual way to store there books, trinkets etc.
The sculptural shelving unit has a strong organic feel to it, the backdrop provided by the wall allows for a number of different combinations, and a very nice touch.
One would have to be careful when using these, over crowding would sadly ruin the effect.
More here
They might look good, but are they practical?
I mean, look at the tree! There are that many U bends in it that it would mean it’s purely decorational and not at all “shelving” as it so claims to be. Unless of course you own a lot of things that a very short and very curved…
It’s like a concept car really…made for a showroom not for people.
Comment by Daniel on December 16, 2008 at 11:12 am
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Trust me, there is allot of retail shelving applications that would greatly benefit from these awesome unique designs. I partially agree with the lack inadequate storage space, but I definitely think it would grab your attention…
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