For many of us, books are our escape pods that remarkably journey through adventures, romances, wars and even personal well being. However in real physical terms, they can prove to be a hindrance from the spatial perspective, especially when you live in a tiny apartment with loads of books.
Of course, given their intangible value, a great many aficionados are loath to part with their book collections. And, as a solution, some among them have taken the ingenious route of utilizing their books as credible furniture items.
We have decided to compile a list of twelve such glorious book furniture designs. So, put on your reading glasses, and gleefully gawk at the innovative conceptions that give a respectable second life to our ever trusty ‘escape pods’.
Envisaged as a chair with wheels, the design by Banco del Pensamiento is christened as the Bench of Thought.
The element of vibrancy achieved by books. Both the lamp desk and the coffee table (in the background) are made by book furniture ‘specialist’ Jacqueline Le Bleu.
An entire library front desk made from re-purposed reference books, at the Delft University of Technology.
A simple ‘book’ shelf designed by Jim Rosenau. The books were chosen by their theme and appearance.
A deftly made, multi-functional table by Richard Hutten.
Bibliophilism – A rug made from books that were salvaged from library dumpsters and estate sales.
Named as the Bath of Knowledge (by artist Vanessa Mancini), the entire tub is made from books, reinforced by a metal frame.
‘Light Reading’ chandeliers made from discarded books, with £440 (around $700) price tag.
Another book-made shelving system from Jim Rosenau, as a part of his Second Editions Furniture Collection.
A functional small table made from donated books, at the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Indianapolis.
A structural installation by Slovakian artist Matej Krén, inside the Museum of Modern Art in Bologna.
Flower vase made by graduate designer Laura Cahill from book profiles sourced from second hand shops.
