Top 10 Novel Ideas + Invisible Floating Bookshelf (SUPER GALLERY) Edit

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Those who love showing off how well read they are will adore displaying their books on this invisible floating bookshelf. Displaying favorite books is an exceptionally easy way to reflect personal style, values and interests, and the Conceal Bookshelf will do so in a non-space-evasive way.

As computer-focused as our world is getting, there is still something irresistible about real books. They hold a charm that many younger generations will never learn to appreciate.

These bookshelves, cases and unique designs are dedicated to old-fashioned book. The furnishings speak to bookworms who enjoy collecting favourite stories, appreciate the classics, or simply like to indulge in the comforts of curling up with a good novel.

Library Pod - The Cave is Novel Design for Bookies

Avid readers will love retreating into this little library pod to be one with their books. “The Cave” is a relaxing and comfortable space intended for reading—the system even includes bookshelves! Japanese designer Sakur Adachi came up with this novel (couldn’t resist) cubby for books and bookl… [More]

Geeky Home Decor Has Hidden Meaning - Equation Bookshelf

Hey, math dorks can be trendy! Put up this equation shelf for your bowling trophies and see if your friends recognize the symbols as math equations. If you are a total math geek yourself, you might even be able to figure out a priority on how you display your prized treasures by making an equation t… [More]

A New Wave in Furniture - The Storyline Shelf

I’ve included a couple of images from the Dutch By Design collection called Storyline. It’s a bookshelf that has taken the form of an abstracted sound wave. The designer created the piece in the exploration of the forms words make when they are spoken from a book. The form of this book shelf sho… [More]

Bookmobiles Of A Different Breed - Animals As Mobile Libraries (VIDEO)

Four-legged mobile libraries are bringing opportunities to children in rural villages. In the Andes foothills in Venezuela bibliomulas, or “book mules”, are greeted by enthusiastic children with a passion for reading. In Kenya, the Camel Library Service brings books to children who don’t have access… [More]

Nobody & Co. Bibliochaise

Lazy? Literate?  The Nobody & Co. Bibliochaise chair may be for you.  Quite simply its the combination of a bookshelf and a lounger all in one.  Sweet. [More]

Remake Design Light Cubes: Build Your Furniture

Funk up your living space with a Remake Light wall or bookcase.  The system is modular so you can create pretty much any shape you can remember from your days playing with lego.  Also works well for Tetris lovers. [More]

Fake Book as a Shelf - Your Books Floating on the Wall

Self Shelf is the name of the shelf that looks like a book and makes your books look like they are floating on the wall. A great concept that results amazing when you put your books on it. If you are a book lover, you´ll love to showcase your books in this original way. This small shelf has the app… [More]

Naughty Library in Paris - Hell at the Library

La Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris is finally letting the public take a peek at its secret collection of erotic works that have been hidden for 40 years. Since the 1830’s, librarians hid books and reference materials that they deemed too dangerous for public morality. The collection of naughty bo… [More]

The Library Hotel in New York City (GALLERY)

This boutique hotel is located in the center of New York City on Madison Avenue and 41st Street. The hotel is designed just like a library. This is a home for more than 6,000 books, which is the largest collection of rare book in New York City. Each floor is named from Dewey Decimal System e.g. Soci… [More]