The Incredible Invisible Bookshelf | Off Topic

SelfShelf This bookshelf is one of the most bizarre pieces of furniture we've seen for a long, long time.

The 'Selfshelf' is a shelf with the size and appearance of a real book, rather than a plank of wood or MDF. It can be simply and invisibly attached to your wall using a supplied bracket, and used to support a pile of books.

The effect is amazing: your stack of books seems to be mysteriously glued to the wall.

The SelfShelf was created by a company called twentytwentyone, based in LeafSalon's old London stomping ground of Islington. It costs a rather reasonable £19.95.

Check twentytwentyone's rather classy website for more information.

04 Aug 06 | Filed by Chris | Add your comment (4 so far)

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Comment by maggie ~ August 7, 2006 5:16 PM

I want one!

Comment by Susan ~ August 8, 2006 10:21 AM

The website says that the bookshelf supports 4 kg of books. How many would you need in order to completely replace your existing bookshelves? Alternatively, in the event that you buy just one, which adored books would get pride of place?

(I want one too! It's another nine pounds fifty for the postage to our 'world zone'.)

Comment by Kelly ~ August 8, 2006 10:28 PM

Classy, but I think you'd need several hundred - and a new house to fit them in.

Comment by Sarah ~ August 14, 2006 2:20 PM

I want one too!

Check this out: http://www.conranshop.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=21197&cid=Storage&language=en-GB
It's a shelf that supports a stack of paperbacks 2metres high, defying the laws of gravity... Hardly a snip at 350 pounds sterling, tho'

Ho hum, must go and tidy my Lundia shelving...