Umbra's Invisible Bookshelf Mounts Create a Fascinating Illusion
Gadget Flow — April 20, 2014 — Art & Design
References: thegadgetflow
The Invisible Bookshelf from Umbra creates a fascinating illusion of floating books on air no one’s ever seen before.
The L-shaped shelf, when attached on the wall, can easily slide one book on the ledge, which then gets smartly hidden between the book’s cover and pages. The integrated clips present beneath the ledge ensure the cover stays in place.
Now, in order to completely hide the shelf from view, you could easily stack up to 15 pound medium to large sized books and watch the magical view by yourself. The conceal, made of powder coated steel, stays under the cover and all that you see are books afloat on air. With its intelligent design and smart appearance, this unique artwork clearly sets itself apart from the general bulky bookshelves the world has seen up until now.
The L-shaped shelf, when attached on the wall, can easily slide one book on the ledge, which then gets smartly hidden between the book’s cover and pages. The integrated clips present beneath the ledge ensure the cover stays in place.
Now, in order to completely hide the shelf from view, you could easily stack up to 15 pound medium to large sized books and watch the magical view by yourself. The conceal, made of powder coated steel, stays under the cover and all that you see are books afloat on air. With its intelligent design and smart appearance, this unique artwork clearly sets itself apart from the general bulky bookshelves the world has seen up until now.
Trend Themes
1. Invisible Shelving - The minimalist design of invisible shelving can create more space in a room while maintaining a unique aesthetic, inviting the opportunity for furniture companies and designers to innovate and release new styles.
2. Smart Storage - The ability for shelves to conceal items through smart design not only decreases clutter, but also presents an opportunity for smart home technology and IoT companies to create new and innovative storage solutions.
3. Bookshelf Design - While bookshelves have long been seen as a staple in homes, the Invisible Bookshelf has presented an opportunity for furniture companies to revamp traditional bookshelf designs and create visually unique alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The Invisible Bookshelf presents an opportunity for furniture companies to rethink traditional bookshelf designs and create more minimalist and functional alternatives.
2. Smart Home Technology - The concept of smart storage presented by the Invisible Bookshelf can create opportunities for smart home technology companies to create innovative storage solutions for all household items.
3. Interior Design - The unique design of the Invisible Bookshelf presents an opportunity for interior designers to incorporate shelving that not only maximizes space, but adds a visually interesting element to any room.
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